Spokane Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)
Spokane Valley, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Spokane Valley has a population of about 105,460. Median household income is $70,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $257,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Spokane Valley
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Spokane Valley. Distances are calculated from Spokane Valley city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Spokane Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
North Idaho College
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Washington State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $111,750 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $111,416 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,950 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $78,714 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $257,650 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $256,879 |
| Nurse Midwife | $158,970 | WA statewide | $158,495 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $141,990 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $141,565 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,240 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,099 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Spokane Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,460 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,722 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Spokane Valley-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Spokane, WA – 9.2 mi away (400,936 pop)
- Post Falls, ID – 14.3 mi away (31,865 pop)
- Coeur d’Alene, ID – 20.7 mi away (112,088 pop)
- Pullman, WA – 64.3 mi away (33,204 pop)
- Moscow, ID – 65.3 mi away (25,758 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Spokane Valley, WA?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Spokane Valley. The closest is Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (64.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Spokane Valley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Spokane Valley are: Nurse Anesthetist ($257,650), Nurse Midwife ($158,970), Nurse Practitioner ($141,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Spokane instead of Spokane Valley?
Spokane, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane Valley and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Spokane Valley an affordable place to study nursing?
Spokane Valley’s median household income of $70,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.