2024 Best Nursing Practice Schools in Virginia
11
Colleges in Virginia
240
Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
Ranked #105 in popularity,
nursing practice is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Practice Schools in Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 240 degrees in nursing practice during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Nursing Practice School
The nursing practice program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Practice rankings. We derive our Best Overall Nursing Practice School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Nursing Practice Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Practice Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured Nursing Practice Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
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BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
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Best Schools for Nursing Practice in Virginia
The schools below may not offer all types of nursing practice degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Virginia Schools in Nursing Practice
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
Every student pursuing a degree in nursing practice needs to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 14 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Virginia - Main CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
117
Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 117 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
Every student who is interested in nursing practice needs to look into George Mason University. GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 19 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from George Mason UniversityRadford University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in nursing practice. Radford is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Radford. This university ranks 23rd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 14 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Radford in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Radford UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from James Madison UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
Eastern Mennonite is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Harrisonburg. This university ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 1 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Eastern Mennonite UniversityLocated in the midsize city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 16th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Marymount in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Marymount UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
44
Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.
There were about 44 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Liberty UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In VA
Located in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 34th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 1 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Bluefield College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Bluefield CollegeBryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Virginia Beach. This college ranks 48th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 8 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach
