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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Virginia

12 Colleges
$28,633 Avg Salary
$41,289 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services School for You

Health Sciences & Services is the #12 most popular major in Virginia with 247 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Virginia to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the health science programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our analysis found John Tyler Community College to be the most popular school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. John Tyler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Chester.

Full Health Sciences & Services at John Tyler Community College Report

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The excellent programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences and services schools in Virginia. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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#3

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marymount University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Virginia list. Marymount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Marymount take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $780.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Marymount University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Nelson Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Virginia list. TNCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Hampton.

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#5

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA

The excellent programs at Mary Baldwin University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences and services schools in Virginia. Mary Baldwin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staunton.

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#6

Stratford University

Fairfax, VA

Stratford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Stratford University is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fairfax.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Stratford University Report

#7

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Radford University Report

#8

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

With a ranking of #8, Hampton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. Located in the medium-sized city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. Ferrum College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ferrum.

On average, health science graduates from Ferrum College take out $24,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Ferrum College Report

#10

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, VA

South University, Richmond landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. South University, Richmond is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glen Allen.

On average, health science graduates from South University, Richmond take out $56,703 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Health Sciences & Services at South University, Richmond Report

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 4,327
North Carolina 203
Tennessee 165
Georgia 544
Kentucky 385
West Virginia 100
Alabama 240
Louisiana 214
Mississippi 325
South Carolina 87
Arkansas 291

Health Sciences & Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29,840
General Health & Wellness 6,105

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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