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Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Commonwealth University sits 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 Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #5 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #22 of 506
Best Value Virginia #29 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,918
Best Value Southeast (Region) #355 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1214 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #5 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #22 of 506
Best Value Virginia #29 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,918
Best Value Southeast (Region) #355 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1214 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #5 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #22 of 506
Best Value Virginia #29 of 53
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,918
Best Value Southeast (Region) #355 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1214 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Those who finish Virginia Commonwealth University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $91,184
2 years $95,477
3 years $99,300
4 years $108,096
5 years $123,261

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University take home a median $108,096, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $26,250.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University

The Nursing program at Virginia Commonwealth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 203
Nurse Anesthetist 56
Family Practice Nursing 4
Nursing Science 6
Mental Health Nursing 5
Nursing Practice 86

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing 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
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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