Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Degrees in Virginia by ROI

Colleges in Virginia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs in Virginia

21

Colleges with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$318,878

Across Virginia programs

Average Annual Cost

$37,492

Cost of attendance

# College 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Chamberlain University-Virginia +$587,412 $74,013 N/A $39,146 Full ROI →
2 ECPI University

Grad rate: 47.8%

 +$474,518 $73,293 $27,999 $29,145 Full ROI →
3 Bluefield University

Grad rate: 29.1%

 +$414,939 $72,623 $41,806 $22,442 Full ROI →
4 Sentara College of Health Sciences +$413,812 $64,665 N/A $29,250 Full ROI →
5 George Mason University

Grad rate: 69.9%

 +$402,559 $69,058 $26,972 $22,750 Full ROI →
6 Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing +$402,247 $64,247 N/A $31,624 Full ROI →
7 South University-Richmond

Grad rate: 20.9%

 +$399,189 $71,557 $33,875 $41,815 Full ROI →
8 South University-Virginia Beach

Grad rate: 21.6%

 +$399,189 $71,557 $33,875 $41,815 Full ROI →
9 Old Dominion University

Grad rate: 46.2%

 +$377,540 $68,068 $27,180 $26,000 Full ROI →
10 James Madison University

Grad rate: 81.0%

 +$346,149 $66,791 $30,213 $21,347 Full ROI →
11 Marymount University

Grad rate: 59.3%

 +$299,993 $70,118 $55,748 $29,166 Full ROI →
12 Hampton University

Grad rate: 50.5%

 +$295,259 $67,779 $45,968 $26,999 Full ROI →
13 University of Virginia-Main Campus

Grad rate: 95.3%

 +$286,086 $64,952 $38,132 $15,130 Full ROI →
14 Virginia Commonwealth University

Grad rate: 64.9%

 +$272,678 $64,275 $34,346 $26,250 Full ROI →
15 Eastern Mennonite University

Grad rate: 55.5%

 +$256,566 $67,660 $54,378 $28,979 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)

A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.

Find Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Degrees by State

Browse Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.

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