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Nursing Practice Schools in Virginia

251 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Virginia

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 122
Master’s Degree 103
Bachelor’s Degree 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Virginia

77,110 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $105,170, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
341 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Radford will pay a net price of $16,505.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#10

Marymount University

Arlington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,242 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,856.

Nursing Practice Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Registered Nursing 5,839
Nursing Administration 244
Mental Health Nursing 113
Family Practice Nursing 92
Nursing Research & Other 79
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Public Health Nursing 35
Adult Health Nursing 27

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