2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Virginia
52
Colleges in Virginia
6,193
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 52 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,193 degrees in registered nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
The registered nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Registered Nursing rankings. We derive our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Registered Nursing 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 Registered Nursing Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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Featured Registered Nursing 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 Registered Nursing in Virginia
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Virginia Schools in Registered Nursing
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
261
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 261 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Virginia - Main CampusBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
899
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
ECPI University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #322 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECPI University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 899 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ECPI University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from ECPI UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
218
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 218 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In VA
144
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Shenandoah University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #302 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Shenandoah is a great university overall.
There were about 144 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Shenandoah UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
282
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were about 282 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from James Madison UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
274
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 274 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from George Mason UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In VA
104
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Marymount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #574 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Marymount is a great university overall.
There were roughly 104 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Marymount in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Marymount UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
298
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Old Dominion is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk. A Best Colleges rank of #446 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Old Dominion is a great university overall.
There were about 298 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Old Dominion UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In VA
229
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 229 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Radford in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Radford UniversityGraduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
23rd
Most Popular In VA
87
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #497 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Eastern Mennonite is a great university overall.
There were roughly 87 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Eastern Mennonite University
