2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
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Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Virginia is $19,785. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $54,438. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Virginia. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 22 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the # 2 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $12,638 in tuition and fees if they attend JMU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,564. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JMU accumulate an average of $20,564 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at JMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VCU is $15,028. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,366. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from VCU accumulate an average of $24,661 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at VCU. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Old Dominion, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 22 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Shenandoah University landed the # 5 spot on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,490 to cover tuition and fees at Shenandoah. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,751 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Shenandoah, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
George Mason University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $13,119 in tuition and fees if they attend GMU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,579. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GMU accumulate an average of $22,883 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
GMU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,990 to cover tuition and fees at Eastern Mennonite. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,351 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Eastern Mennonite, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Lynchburg ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,311 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lynchburg. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Radford University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Radford is $11,542. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,624. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,408 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Radford, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
ECPI University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
ECPI University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,479. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,218 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECPI University. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Longwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $14,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Longwood. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,910. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,561 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Longwood does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Averett University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,050 to cover tuition and fees at AU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,566 in student loans.
AU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Marymount University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
If you want to attend Marymount, expect to pay an average of $35,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Marymount accumulate an average of $28,439 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Marymount does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Liberty University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,160. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $31,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Liberty University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Mary Baldwin University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average tuition and fees at Mary Baldwin is $31,140. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,645 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Mary Baldwin does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Hampton University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,312 to cover tuition and fees at Hampton. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hampton accumulate an average of $25,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hampton. In 2019-2020 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University, Virginia Beach ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
The average tuition and fees at South University, Virginia Beach is $18,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $45,196 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South University, Virginia Beach. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ferrum College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,830 to cover tuition and fees at Ferrum College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ferrum College accumulate an average of $30,670 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ferrum College. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Stratford University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average tuition and fees at Stratford University is $15,130. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,767 in student loans.
Stratford University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Regent University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,820 to cover tuition and fees at Regent. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Regent accumulate an average of $30,172 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Regent does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,308. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,749 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #22, American National University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $47,754 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American National University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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