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Nursing Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 1,110 students earned their Nursing degrees in VA.

In this state, Nursing is the 9th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Virginia

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 728
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 237
Post-Master’s Certificate 145
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 145

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 79,610 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Virginia

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $89,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
356 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,382.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,015 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Shenandoah University

Winchester
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

#8

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,780 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $22,432.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,505. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Marymount University

Arlington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,242 after graduation. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Nurse Anesthetists 21% $187,640
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mental & Social Health Services 1,249
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 690
Allied Health Professions 681
Rehabilitation Professions 671
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 381
Health/Medical Admin Services 357
Communication Sciences 132

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