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Nursing Science in Virginia

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Nursing Science Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 26 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 66,230 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $69,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Averett University

Danville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

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

83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Registered Nursing 5,839
Nursing Practice 251
Nursing Administration 244
Mental Health Nursing 113
Family Practice Nursing 92
Nursing Research & Other 79
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Public Health Nursing 35

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