RN Programs in Virginia

Have you ever wondered if there is a career in Virginia that offers job security and a high salary? If so, you'll be glad to know that the answer is a resounding yes! Registered Nurse (RN) positions are expected to grow by 8.3 percent annually in Virginia. The average RN salary in the state was approximately $81,860 per year early last year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Virginia

To become an RN in Virginia, you must complete an accredited RN program. You can earn either an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, which will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. Once you pass the exam, you can apply for an RN license from the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Accredited RN Programs in Virginia

There are many colleges and universities in Virginia that offer RN programs. The following schools are among the finest in the state:

1. Averett University

   420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541

   (434) 791-5600

2. Blue Ridge Community College

   1 College Ln, Weyers Cave, VA 24486

   (540) 234-9261

3. Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

   8550 Magellan Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23227

   (804) 627-5300

4. Bryant & Stratton College

   8141 Hull Street Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235

   (804) 745-2444

5. Bryant & Stratton College

   301 Centre Pointe Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

   (757) 499-7900

6. Bryant & Stratton College - Hampton

   5030 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

   (757) 896-6001

7. Camp Community College

   100 N College Dr, Franklin, VA 23851

   (757) 569-6700

8. Centra College of Nursing

   905 Lakeside Dr Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24501

   (434) 200-3070

9. Chamberlain University - Arlington

   Arlington County, Arlington, VA

   (703) 416-7300

10. Danville Community College

    1008 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541

    (434) 797-8422

11. Eastern Mennonite University

    1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

    (540) 432-4000

12. Eastern Virginia Career College

    10304 Spotsylvania Ave # 400, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    (540) 373-2200

13. ECPI University - Newport News

    1001 Omni Blvd Suite 100, Newport News, VA 23606

    (757) 941-5857

14. ECPI University - Northern VA

    10021 Balls Ford Rd #100, Manassas, VA 20109

    (703) 348-4062

15. ECPI University - Richmond

    2809 Emerywood Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294

    (804) 417-4742

16. ECPI University - Roanoke

    5234 Airport Rd NW #200, Roanoke, VA 24012

    (540) 563-8000

17. ECPI University - Virginia Beach

    5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

    (757) 645-9258

18. Fortis College - Norfolk

    6300 Center Dr Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 499-5447

19. Fortis College - Richmond

    2000 Westmoreland St a, Richmond, VA 23230

    (804) 323-1020

20. George Mason University

    4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

    (703) 993-1901

21. Germanna Community College

    2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508

    (540) 891-3000

22. Hampton University - College of Virginia Beach

    253 Town Center Drive, Suite 1035, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

    (757) 637-2200

23. Hampton University - Hampton

    100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23669

    (757) 727-5251

24. James Madison University

    800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

    (540) 568-6211

25. John Tyler Community College

    13101 US-1, Chester, VA 23831

    (804) 706-5096

26. Liberty University

    1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

    (434) 582-2519

27. Longwood University

    201 High St, Farmville, VA 23901

    (434) 395-2000

28. Lord Fairfax Community College

    173 Skirmisher Ln, Middletown, VA 22645

    (800) 906-5322

29. Marymount University

    2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207

    (703) 284-1500

30. Mountain Empire Community College

    3441 Mountain Empire Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

    (276) 523-2400

31. Mountain Gateway Community College

    1000 College Drive, Clifton Forge, VA 24422

    (540) 863-2820

32. New River Community College

    5251 State Rd 373, Dublin, VA 24084

    (540) 674-3600

33. Norfolk State University

    700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

    (757) 823-2205

34. Northern Virginia Community College

    6699 Springfield Center Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

    (703) 323-3000

35. Old Dominion University

    4608 Terminal Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529

    (757) 683-4297

36. Piedmont Virginia Community College

    501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902

    (434) 977-3900

37. Radford University

    801 E Main St, Radford, VA 24142

    (540) 831-5000

38. Radford University Carilion

    101 Elm Ave, Roanoke, VA 24013

    (888) 985-8483

39. Rappahannock Community College

    12745 College Dr, Saluda, VA 23149

    (804) 758-6700

40. Reynolds Community College

    700 E Jackson St, Richmond, VA 23219

    (804) 523-5476

41. Roanoke Higher Education Center

    108 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016

    (540) 767-6190

42. Sentara College of Health Sciences

    1441 Crossways Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

    (757) 388-2900

43. Shenandoah University - Winchester

    1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601

    (540) 665-4581

44. Southside College of Health Sciences

    430 Clairmont Ct Suite 200, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

    (804) 765-5800

45. Southside Virginia Community College - Alberta

    109 Campus Dr, Alberta, VA 23821

    (434) 949-1000

46. Southside Virginia Community College - Keysville

    200 Daniel Rd, Keysville, VA 23947

    (434) 736-2214

47. Southside Virginia Community College - South Boston

    820 Bruce St, South Boston, VA 24592

    (434) 572-5451

48. Southwest Virginia Community College

    635 Community College Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

    (276) 964-2555

49. Standard Healthcare Services, Inc. - College of Nursing

    7600 Leesburg Pike Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043

    (703) 891-1787

50. The George Washington University

    20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147

    (571) 553-4498

51. The University of Virginia's College at Wise

    1 College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293

    (276) 376-4690

52. Thomas Nelson Community College - Hampton

    99 Thomas Nelson Dr, Hampton, VA 23666

    (757) 825-2700

53. Thomas Nelson Community College - Historic Triangle

    4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA 23188

    (757) 253-4300

54. Tidewater Community College

    120 Campus Dr 2nd floor, Portsmouth, VA 23701

    (757) 822-2124

55. University of Lynchburg

    1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501

    (434) 544-8461

56. University of Virginia

    225 Jeanette Lancaster Way, Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-2743

57. Virginia Commonwealth University

    907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284

    (804) 828-0100

58. Virginia Highlands Community College

    100 VHCC Dr, Abingdon, VA 24210

    (877) 207-6115

59. Virginia Western Community College

    3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

    (540) 857-7306

60. Wytheville Community College

    1000 E Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382

    (276) 223-4700

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Virginia

Virginia RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 8.3% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Virginia earn an average annual salary of $81,860 per year, equivalent to $39.36 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Virginia, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Virginia Board of Nursing

The Virginia Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Virginia for all nursing-related questions and concerns.