by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Radford University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Radford University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #664 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 664 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 14 of 56 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 120 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Radford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Radford University handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Radford University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 453 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Radford University report a median salary of $62,098 a year. This is higher than $55,129, the median for all majors at Radford University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Radford University, nursing students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,514, the typical median for all majors at Radford University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,922 | $21,166 |
| Fees | $4,020 | $4,467 |
Learn more about Radford University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Radford University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Radford University granted 259 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Radford University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
