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Registered Nursing Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Virginia

There are 79,370 people in the state and 3,356,260 people in the nation working in Registered Nursing jobs.

Registered Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $90,666. Nationwide, they make an average of $98,179.

Registered Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Virginia offering Registered Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,216 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,672 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,998 a year.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Registered Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers Registered Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Registered Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933

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