2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Virginia
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Virginia? Our ranking highlights 147 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 106 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Virginia
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No school ranked higher than Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University this year in Virginia. Located in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Virginia. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. University Of Virginia Main Campus Healthcare students take on a median of $18,627 in debt. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
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The strong Healthcare programs at Shenandoah University earned it the #3 place in Virginia. Located in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,950. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,005. Get the full Shenandoah University report
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James Madison University came in at #4 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Virginia. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. James Madison University posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Typical Healthcare student debt is $21,218. Read more about James Madison University
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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #5 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Virginia. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school based in Richmond, VA. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,813. Read more about Virginia Commonwealth University
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Lynchburg College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lynchburg College graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $36,750. Read more about Lynchburg College
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Old Dominion University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Norfolk, VA. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Old Dominion University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,001 in debt. See the full Old Dominion University profile
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Radford University landed the #8 spot in Virginia this year. Based in Radford, VA, Radford University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,548, with out-of-state students paying around $25,633. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,514. More on Radford University
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Eastern Mennonite University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern Mennonite University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $43,920. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,415. See the full Eastern Mennonite University profile
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George Mason University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fairfax, VA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on George Mason University
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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Annandale, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. Graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. More on Northern Virginia Community College
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Longwood University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Longwood University is a public school based in Farmville, VA. Longwood University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,740, compared with $27,980 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,649. See the full Longwood University profile
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Averett University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Danville, VA. Averett University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,550. Averett University Healthcare students take on a median of $28,595 in debt. See the full Averett University profile
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Marymount University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Arlington, VA, Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,120. Marymount University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,880 in debt. See the full Marymount University profile
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Ecpi University placed #15 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. This private for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Ecpi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,484. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,988. See the full Ecpi University profile
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Piedmont Virginia Community College landed the #16 spot in Virginia this year. Based in Charlottesville, VA, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,072, with out-of-state students paying around $11,510. Piedmont Virginia Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,495 in debt. Get the full Piedmont Virginia Community College report
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Mary Baldwin College landed the #17 spot in Virginia this year. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,187. The median Healthcare program debt is $29,562. Get the full Mary Baldwin College report
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Thomas Nelson Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Hampton, VA, Thomas Nelson Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,088, with out-of-state students paying around $11,526. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,402. Read more about Thomas Nelson Community College
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Wytheville Community College landed the #19 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Wytheville, VA, Wytheville Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,007, with out-of-state students paying around $11,445. Graduates carry a median of $9,542 in student loans. More on Wytheville Community College
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John Tyler Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Chester, VA, John Tyler Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Students borrow a median of $11,262 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on John Tyler Community College
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Hampton University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Hampton University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hampton, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,592. The median Healthcare program debt is $26,169. See the full Hampton University profile
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Central Virginia Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Lynchburg, VA. Students from in state pay about $5,157 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,595. The median Healthcare program debt is $10,384. Get the full Central Virginia Community College report
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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave did well this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Weyers Cave, VA, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,646 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,084 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,768. Get the full Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave report
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South Universityvirginia Beach landed the #24 spot in Virginia this year. This private for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. South Universityvirginia Beach posts a six-year graduation rate of 10%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,895. The median Healthcare program debt is $48,920. Read the full report on South Universityvirginia Beach
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Mountain Empire Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Big Stone Gap, VA, Mountain Empire Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,007 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,036 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Mountain Empire Community College
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Southside Virginia Community College landed the #26 spot in Virginia this year. Southside Virginia Community College is a public school based in Alberta, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, with out-of-state students paying around $11,445. Graduates carry a median of $7,467 in student loans. More on Southside Virginia Community College
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Tidewater Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,858, compared with $12,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,001 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Tidewater Community College
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Dabney S Lancaster Community College placed #28 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Based in Clifton Forge, VA, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,022, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. More on Dabney S Lancaster Community College
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Regent University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,451 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Regent University report
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Virginia Western Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Roanoke, VA, Virginia Western Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $11,838. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,715. More on Virginia Western Community College
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Liberty University placed #31 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Liberty University
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Virginia Highlands Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Virginia Highlands Community College is a public school based in Abingdon, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,022, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $7,490. Read the full report on Virginia Highlands Community College
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Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #33 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Middletown, VA, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,072 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Lord Fairfax Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $10,698 in debt. Read the full report on Lord Fairfax Community College
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College landed the #35 spot in Virginia this year. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a public school based in Richmond, VA. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,718 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,131. Read more about J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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Danville Community College placed #36 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Danville Community College is a public school based in Danville, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Students borrow a median of $9,494 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Danville Community College
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Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach placed #37 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,752 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,715 in student loans. Read more about Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach
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Patrick Henry Community College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Set in Martinsville, VA, Patrick Henry Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $11,440. Graduates carry a median of $11,235 in student loans. Read more about Patrick Henry Community College
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Rappahannock Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Rappahannock Community College is a public school based in Glenns, VA. Students from in state pay about $5,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,540 for out-of-state students. Rappahannock Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $8,997 in debt. See the full Rappahannock Community College profile
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Germanna Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Locust Grove, VA, Germanna Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,257 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,648 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans. Read the full report on Germanna Community College
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Paul D Camp Community College did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in Franklin, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,012, while out-of-state students pay about $11,450. Graduates carry a median of $11,074 in student loans. Read more about Paul D Camp Community College
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Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #42 spot in Virginia this year. Located in Cedar Bluff, VA, Southwest Virginia Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,075, compared with $11,513 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Southwest Virginia Community College
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Columbia College Fairfax ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Columbia College Fairfax is a private for-profit school based in Vienna, VA. Graduates carry a median of $4,665 in student loans. Read the full report on Columbia College Fairfax
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New River Community College placed #44 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. This public school is set in Dublin, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,979, with out-of-state students paying around $11,417. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,132. Read more about New River Community College
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National College Salem placed #45 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Set in Salem, VA, National College Salem is a private for-profit institution. National College Salem posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,716. National College Salem Healthcare students take on a median of $27,930 in debt. More on National College Salem
Request InformationAviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake placed #45 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Read the full report on Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake
Request InformationStaunton School Of Cosmetology came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on Staunton School Of Cosmetology
Request InformationRichmond School Of Health And Technology placed #47 among Healthcare schools in Virginia. Read more about Richmond School Of Health And Technology
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Roanoke College
Roanoke College landed the #48 spot in Virginia this year. Get the full Roanoke College report
Request InformationCentra College Of Nursing did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Centra College Of Nursing
Request InformationVirginia University Of Oriental Medicine came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Virginia University Of Oriental Medicine
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 106 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 147 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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