by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VCU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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VCU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #235 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Virginia | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $108,096 a year. This is higher than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 40 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at VCU 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 Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This nursing program at VCU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 203 |
| Nursing Practice | 86 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 56 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
VCU conferred 203 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
VCU awarded 86 completions in nursing practice recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
VCU conferred 56 degrees in nurse anesthetist recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
VCU granted 6 completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
VCU granted 5 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
VCU awarded 4 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).