by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, University of Virginia came in at #87. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 139 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of Virginia. This makes it the #68 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #148 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,220 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $59,117 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Virginia does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at University of Virginia make a median salary of $89,572. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 124 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 165 |
| Public Health | 56 |
| Communication Sciences | 46 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
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