by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 30 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,569 associate degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing has to look into ECPI University. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from ECPI University
It is difficult to beat Germanna Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Locust Grove.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Germanna Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing needs to take a look at Northern Virginia Community College. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Northern Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. TNCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Hampton.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Thomas Nelson Community College
Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach
John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Chester.More information about a associate in registered nursing from John Tyler Community College
RCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Glenns.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Rappahannock Community College
Located in the rural area of Alberta, Southside Virginia Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southside Virginia Community College
Patrick Henry is a small public college located in the rural area of Martinsville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Patrick Henry Community College
Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Richmond.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Reynolds Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 232 | 9,011 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 2,538 |
| Georgia | 217 | 1,473 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 813 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 1,235 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 1,212 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 1,848 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 966 |
| Alabama | 109 | 2,116 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 1,223 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
