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Nursing Practice at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study Nursing Practice, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.

Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Practice Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Nursing Practice program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #3 of 5
Best Value Virginia #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 63
Best Value Southeast (Region) #58 of 98
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #64 of 182
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 327

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #3 of 5
Best Value Virginia #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 63
Best Value Southeast (Region) #58 of 98
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #64 of 182
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 327

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing Practice graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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