Nurse Practitioner Programs in Virginia: 18 Colleges and Schools
18 Virginia schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 303 students: 6 public, 9 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Virginia · CIP 51.3805
18 schools in Virginia graduated 303 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 9 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: master's (9), doctorate (9), certificate (7), bachelor's (3).
The largest program is Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond with 90 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 18 Virginia schools
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Largest programs in Virginia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | 90 |
| 2 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | 69 |
| 3 | Marymount University | Arlington | 37 |
| 4 | Radford University | Radford | 25 |
| 5 | George Mason University | Fairfax | 21 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Virginia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach · 3 schools | ||||
| ECPI University | Private for-profit | master's | 6 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Virginia Beach | Private for-profit | master's | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisonburg · 2 schools | ||||
| James Madison University | Public | doctorate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Arlington · 1 school | ||||
| Marymount University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Bluefield · 1 school | ||||
| Bluefield University | Private nonprofit | master's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Charlottesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Public | certificate, doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Chesapeake · 1 school | ||||
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Danville · 1 school | ||||
| Averett University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Fairfax · 1 school | ||||
| George Mason University | Public | doctorate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Glen Allen · 1 school | ||||
| South University-Richmond | Private for-profit | master's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Lynchburg · 1 school | ||||
| Liberty University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 69 | Website ↗ |
| Norfolk · 1 school | ||||
| Old Dominion University | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Radford · 1 school | ||||
| Radford University | Public | master's, doctorate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Richmond · 1 school | ||||
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Public | bachelor's, certificate, master's, doctorate | 90 | Website ↗ |
| Staunton · 1 school | ||||
| Mary Baldwin University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Winchester · 1 school | ||||
| Shenandoah University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 18 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | 303 | this page |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| North Carolina | 13 | 598 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Kentucky | 11 | 484 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Maryland | 7 | 183 | Programs in Maryland → |
| West Virginia | 6 | 71 | Programs in West Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Virginia
- How many NP programs are in Virginia?
- 18 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 303 students.
- Which Virginia program is the largest?
- Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, with 90 graduates in 2024, followed by Liberty University in Lynchburg (69).
- Are Virginia programs mostly public?
- 6 public, 9 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit of the 18 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Virginia?
- Typical NP pay in Virginia is $127,810 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.