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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

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $98,809, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,216 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#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. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

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

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

View Nationwide Nursing Report

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