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Nursing Schools in Virginia

7,100 students earned Nursing degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,096
Associate Degree 2,569
Master’s Degree 728
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 325
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 325
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 325
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 237
Post-Master’s Certificate 145
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 145

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Virginia

There are 79,610 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $89,870, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

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

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $34,780.

#2

Liberty University

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

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

292 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. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006.

#6

James Madison University

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

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

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,789. Graduates earn an average $33,245 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,405 a year.

Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Nurse Anesthetists 21% $187,640
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

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