by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 29 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 2,398 associate degrees in registered nursing during the 2022-2023 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 account for this we consider 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 colleges 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing needs to look into ECPI University. Located in the large 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
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing has to take a look at Southside Virginia Community College. Southside Virginia Community College is a small public college located in the remote area of Alberta.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southside Virginia Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing has to take a look at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. 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
It's difficult to beat Virginia Highlands Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. VHCC is a small public college located in the small suburb of Abingdon.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Virginia Highlands 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
MECC is a small public college located in the distant town of Big Stone Gap.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Mountain Empire 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
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
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
Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southwest Virginia Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools 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.
