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Nursing Science in Virginia

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Nursing Science Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 26 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Science is the 52nd most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Virginia

There are 66,230 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a nursing science grad in the state is $69,790, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Averett University

Danville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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

In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

Nursing Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Registered Nursing 5,839
Nursing Practice 251
Nursing Administration 244
Mental Health Nursing 113
Family Practice Nursing 92
Nursing Research & Other 79
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Public Health Nursing 35

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