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Virginia Healthcare Colleges

86 Colleges
$59,376 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,916 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Virginia ranked #15 in the nation for healthcare degrees handed out in 2021. Around 17,510 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $14,844 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $19,629 a year.

About 49% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,979 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,203 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 93,349 students at Liberty University in total, 47,988 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 30,168 are full-time. For undergraduates at Liberty University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,624 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Liberty University is $35,216.

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at ECPI University is 14,353, of which 13,983 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,869 are full-time. For undergraduates at ECPI University, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at ECPI University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,025 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,907 during the early-career years.

#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$15,642 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,943 undergraduates at VCU, of which 18,734 are full-time, and there are 29,070 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,946 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from VCU is $45,582.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$13,092 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,727 undergraduates at JMU, of which 18,420 are full-time, and there are 21,594 students altogether. It takes the average JMU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,063 a year. JMU has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,354 during the early-career years.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$13,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 38,541 students at GMU in total, 27,104 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 21,603 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,606 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from GMU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,412 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$11,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,286 students at Old Dominion in total, 19,622 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 14,740 are full-time. It takes the average Old Dominion undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,911 a year. Old Dominion has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Old Dominion is $44,503.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
94% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,267 undergraduates at Shenandoah, of which 2,097 are full-time, and there are 4,174 students altogether. For undergraduates at Shenandoah, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

94% of Shenandoah students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,811 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Shenandoah with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,822 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$21,425 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 25,628 students at University of Virginia in total, 17,310 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 16,319 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at University of Virginia is 97%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The acceptance rate at University of Virginia is 21%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,420 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Virginia is $69,344.

#9

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$11,916 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,307 undergraduates at Radford, of which 6,788 are full-time, and there are 10,695 students altogether. For undergraduates at Radford, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

67% of Radford students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,385 a year. Radford has a 1.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Radford is $44,264.

#10

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Lynchburg is 2,692, of which 1,822 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,764 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 81% of students at Lynchburg take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,893 a year. Lynchburg has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Lynchburg with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,815 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

#12

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private

#13

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,294 students at Marymount in total, 2,041 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,861 are full-time. For undergraduates at Marymount, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at Marymount take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,530 a year. Marymount has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Marymount is $54,129.

#14

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,551 full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College, and 52,873 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

18% of Northern Virginia Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,811 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northern Virginia Community College is $40,036.

#15

Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,211 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is 1,515, which includes 925 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 71% of students at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,985 a year. Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is $25,965.

#16

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,561 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,806 full-time undergraduates at Tidewater Community College, and 16,769 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at Tidewater Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,559 a year. Tidewater Community College has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,677 during the early-career years.

#18

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,173 full-time undergraduates at John Tyler Community College, and 9,440 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at John Tyler Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,671 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,460 during the early-career years.

#19

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,998 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,476 full-time undergraduates at Reynolds Community College, and 7,759 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Reynolds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,932 a year. Reynolds Community College has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Reynolds Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is 456, which includes 365 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

Students who graduate from Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $65,901 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,652 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chamberlain University - Virginia is 622, which includes 221 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Chamberlain - Virginia, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted.

Roughly 100% of students at Chamberlain - Virginia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $16,424 a year. Chamberlain - Virginia has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $76,330 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,103 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Virginia Western Community College is 5,738, which includes 1,654 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,890 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Virginia Western Community College is $31,598.

#23

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,036 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mary Baldwin University is 2,110, of which 1,477 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,131 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

80% of Mary Baldwin students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,201 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mary Baldwin is $38,390.

#24

Sentara College of Health Sciences

Chesapeake, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$2,828 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 341 students at Sentara College of Health Sciences in total, 275 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 219 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Sentara College of Health Sciences with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $68,919 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Riverside College of Health Careers is 303, which includes 280 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,815 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,161 during the early-career years.

Other Virginia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Germanna Community College 133
27 Thomas Nelson Community College 131
28 Lord Fairfax Community College 130
29 Hampton University 128
30 Regent University 119
30 Centra College of Nursing 119
32 Eastern Mennonite University 117
33 Longwood University 106
33 Virginia Highlands Community College 106
35 South University, Richmond 103
36 Piedmont Virginia Community College 99
37 Emory and Henry College 96
38 Wytheville Community College 95
39 Southwest Virginia Community College 94
40 Virginia University of Integrative Medicine 91
41 Mountain Empire Community College 83
41 Virginia Tech 83
43 South University, Virginia Beach 76
44 Blue Ridge Community College 72
45 New River Community College 71
45 Rappahannock Community College 71
47 Southside College of Health Sciences 66
48 Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 65
48 Eastern Virginia Career College 65
50 American National University 63
51 Norfolk State University 59
52 Appalachian College of Pharmacy 55
53 Southside Virginia Community College 53
54 Patrick Henry Community College 49
55 University of Mary Washington 48
55 Fortis College - Richmond 48
57 Bluefield College 47
58 Averett University 45
59 University of Richmond 43
59 Fortis College - Norfolk 43
61 Divine Mercy University 41
62 Dabney S Lancaster Community College 38
63 Central Virginia Community College 37
64 Paul D Camp Community College 36
65 Ferrum College 26
66 Centura College - Norfolk 22
66 The University of Virginia’s College at Wise 22
68 Chester Career College 20
69 Roanoke College 17
70 Danville Community College 16
71 Saint Michael College of Allied Health 15
72 Centura College - Chesapeake 13
72 Bridgewater College 13
72 Strayer University - Virginia 13
75 University of Management and Technology 12
75 University of the Potomac - VA Campus 12
77 Centura College - Virginia Beach 11
78 Sovah School of Health Professions 10
79 Columbia College 4
80 DeVry University - Virginia 1
81 Centura College - Richmond Main 0
81 Virginia Union University 0
81 William & Mary 0
81 Virginia State University 0
81 Randolph - Macon College 0
81 Lotus School of Integrated Professions 0

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