medical laboratory technology

95%
Pass rate for Associate Degree Nursing students

93%
Medical Laboratory Technology Licensing Rate

100%
Job Placement for Credentialed Respiratory Therapy Graduates

100%
Radiologic Technology job placement within 6 months

Careers in the field of health are ranked as one of the top occupations in the US, and government statistics predict continued growth for at least the next 10 years. As the nation’s largest industry, healthcare provides more than 13.5 million jobs in the US. In fact, that number is expected to continue to rise, as according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for healthcare occupations is projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will result in more than 2.3 million new jobs.

The health sciences division at Washington State can prepare you for a rewarding career in the high-demand field of healthcare. We provide a dynamic learning environment with programs relevant to today’s healthcare needs, including Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Health Information Management Technology, Massage Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Radiological Technology.

The programs in the WSCO health sciences division are some of the most rigorous and provide students with the most extensive training offered. The success of the programs can be measured by more than just our test scores and graduation rates, but by the praises of our alumni and area employers.

Health Program Accreditations

By the Numbers

Associate Degree Nursing:

  • 95.74% NCLEX-RN pass rate
    • Nearly 20% higher than the state average
    • 15% higher than the national average
  • 100% employment rate
  • 8 to 1 Student to Teacher ratio in clinical classes
  • 120 Preceptorship Hours

Massage Therapy:

  • 85% licensing rate — 10% better than national average
  • More jobs than grads

Medical Laboratory Technology:

  • 93% Licensing rate — 13% better than national average
  • More jobs than grads
  • 92.5% job placement

Practical Nursing:

  • 92.5% NCLEX-PN pass rate
    • More than 18% higher than the state average
    • 13% higher than the national average
  • 100% employment rate

Radiologic Technology:

  • 100% Job placement within 6 months

Respiratory Therapy:

  • 100% employer and student satisfaction
  • More jobs than grads
  • 100% job placement for credentialed graduates