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. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #90 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 103 students received their master’s degree in nursing from VCU. This makes it the #97 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 58 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $71,847. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,894 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at VCU is $137 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
Of the 218 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from VCU in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
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 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Online degrees for the VCU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $111,341 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 94 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 179 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 129 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Dentistry | 103 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.