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2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools in Virginia

7 Colleges in the United States
$27,805 Avg Student Debt
$52,918 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Badge [Nursing Administration](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-administration/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing administration students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing administration, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Administration Schools

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Radford University
Radford, VA

For return on investment in nursing administration, no school beat Radford University this year. Radford University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Radford. Students from in state pay about $12,548 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,633. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the nursing administration program here. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $85,443. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing administration will find it at Old Dominion University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the nursing administration program here. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $57,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing administration schools. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Nursing Administration graduates of Regent University earn a median of $50,406 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Eastern Mennonite University one of the best values for nursing administration. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,920. Typical student debt for nursing administration graduates is $28,979. Nursing Administration graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $73,478 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,979 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing administration schools. Located in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,592. Typical student debt for nursing administration graduates is $26,999. Early-career nursing administration graduates make about $46,870. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #6 for value in nursing administration this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,457 to complete the nursing administration program here. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $83,872. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University earned the #7 position for value in nursing administration this year. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,950. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $29,749 in student loans. Nursing Administration graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Shenandoah University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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