by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Virginia UVa UVA compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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University of Virginia UVa UVA is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #121 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 13 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Virginia | 35 |
| College Major Best Value | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $82,793 a year. This is lower than $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Virginia UVa UVA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,130 in student loans. This is lower than $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
The nursing program at University of Virginia UVa UVA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 251 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 8 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
University of Virginia UVa UVA conferred 251 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
University of Virginia UVa UVA granted 8 completions in critical care nursing in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
University of Virginia UVa UVA conferred 8 degrees in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
University of Virginia UVa UVA conferred 7 degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
University of Virginia UVa UVA granted 1 completion in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).