Best registered nursing colleges in Virginia

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $78,529 3 years after graduation. This places Virginia graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 35% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 17 of the 21 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 88% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Virginia | #157 in Nursing nationally

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Economic score 1.94

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Cost $15,415

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,840

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Virginia | #164 in Nursing nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 1.96

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Cost $17,385

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,115

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Virginia | #279 in Nursing nationally

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia

Economic score 2.50

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Cost $23,659

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,648

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Virginia | #286 in Nursing nationally

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Economic score 2.51

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Cost $22,066

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,896

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Virginia | #360 in Nursing nationally

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score 2.95

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Cost $23,206

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,924

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Virginia | #364 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.96

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Cost $20,405

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,428

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Virginia | #379 in Nursing nationally

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Economic score 3.09

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Cost $23,101

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,437

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Virginia | #405 in Nursing nationally

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score 3.23

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Cost $22,465

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,473

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Virginia | #411 in Nursing nationally

Bluefield University

Bluefield, Virginia

Economic score 3.25

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Cost $22,701

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,013

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Virginia | #516 in Nursing nationally

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia

Economic score 3.97

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Cost $20,679

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,818

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Virginia | #518 in Nursing nationally

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Economic score 3.97

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Cost $16,310

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,098

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Virginia | #549 in Nursing nationally

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 4.37

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Cost $22,104

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,938

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Virginia | #552 in Nursing nationally

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia

Economic score 4.47

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Cost $28,295

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,543

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Virginia | #573 in Nursing nationally

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 4.78

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Cost $29,882

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,066

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Virginia | #602 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 5.61

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Cost $9,536

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,970

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Virginia | #611 in Nursing nationally

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia

Economic score 5.89

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Cost $40,511

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,486

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia

Economic score 4.17

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Cost $18,390

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,297

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.