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Nursing Practice Schools in Virginia

251 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 14th most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 122
Master’s Degree 103
Bachelor’s Degree 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Virginia

There are 77,110 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Virginia

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $105,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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

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

A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. 68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#2

Liberty University

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,382. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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

In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
341 Total Students

In their early career, Sentara College of Health Sciences grads earn an average salary of $62,836. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,066 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,505. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#7

James Madison University

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,387 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 26% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#10

Marymount University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Marymount grads earn an average salary of $50,242.

Nursing Practice Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Registered Nursing 5,839
Nursing Administration 244
Mental Health Nursing 113
Family Practice Nursing 92
Nursing Research & Other 79
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Public Health Nursing 35
Adult Health Nursing 27

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