by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at Liberty University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Liberty University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #940 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 940 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 24 of 57 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 196 of 552 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 240 |
| Master’s | 182 |
| Doctoral | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate | 139 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University awarded 182 master’s degrees in nursing.
Liberty University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 365 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,661 | $41,661 |
| Fees | $2,330 | $2,330 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Liberty University granted 180 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
Liberty University granted 2 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University handed out 58 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Liberty University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the doctoral level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Liberty University conferred 54 doctoral degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
Liberty University conferred 4 doctoral completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (25%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University handed out 139 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
Liberty University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 101 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing graduate certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at Liberty University are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a graduate certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Liberty University conferred 124 graduate certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
Liberty University awarded 15 graduate certificate completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Liberty University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 240 |