Below are the key facts about this program at VHCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #14 out of 31 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VHCC as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #1,255 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,255 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 29 of 56 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 313 of 550 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at VHCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 76 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Highlands Community College awarded 76 associate’s degrees in nursing.
VHCC is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 172 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 592 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
Learn more about VHCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at VHCC were White. Approximately 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VHCC granted 76 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (96%).
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