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Registered Nursing Schools in Virginia

6,164 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,026
Associate Degree 2,569
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 325
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 325
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 325
Master’s Degree 240
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Virginia

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

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Virginia

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $69,790 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
752 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at ECPI University. Graduates earn an average $34,780 after graduation.

#2

Liberty University

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

34% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $22,006. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#5

James Madison University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $52,050 after graduation. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

68% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. 68% of the teachers are full time.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $24,789. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
456 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,405 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

Registered Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
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
Adult Health Nursing 27

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