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Nursing in Virginia

Nursing Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Virginia

There are 96,640 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $98,809. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Virginia offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,216 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,672 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $4,998 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,002 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

View all majors related to Nursing

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