Nursing at University of Virginia-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what University of Virginia-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 275 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 506 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #36 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #412 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1408 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 506 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #36 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #412 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1408 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Students who complete University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,071 |
| 2 years | $76,086 |
| 3 years | $71,506 |
| 4 years | $82,793 |
| 5 years | $98,793 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $82,793, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus stands at $15,130.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 88% women (242) and 12% men (33).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 153 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 90% were women (137) and 10% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 37% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 98 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 86% were women (84) and 14% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 15 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Virginia-Main Campus
The Nursing program at University of Virginia-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 251 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Virginia-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.