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Nursing Schools in Virginia

7,100 students earned Nursing degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 289 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,096
Associate Degree 2,569
Master’s Degree 728
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 325
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 325
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 325
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Virginia

79,610 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Virginia

Nursing grads earn an average of $89,870 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,780 after graduation. 40% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Liberty University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,382. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

68% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

336 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. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $22,006.

#6

James Madison University

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

85% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $52,050 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

255 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

In their early career, Stratford University grads earn an average salary of $33,245. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
456 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,405 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

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 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

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