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Nursing Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Virginia

96,640 people in the state and 4,288,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $98,809, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,216 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,672 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,998 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,002 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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