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RN programs in Virginia

20 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

19 schools offer these RN programs, and Virginia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2

In Virginia, 2 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 20 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 12 programs), RN program (level not stated, 5 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 2 programs) and LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 1 program).

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How much do RN programs cost in Virginia?

Two-year degrees (13 programs)
$10,591 to $38,085most of them, usually 64 to 96 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (2 programs)
$28,635 to $62,475all 2 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $65,900
Length
58 to 96 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Virginia may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Virginia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 20 RN programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree Nursing

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia BeachRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,765

    73 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Associate Degree Nursing at ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    36%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,542
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,765
    students trained with WIOA funding
    73

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Associate Degree In Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option

    Galen College of Nursing

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Galen College of Nursing, RichmondLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$38,085
    Program website, Associate Degree In Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College of Nursing
    More details about Associate Degree In Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,890
    Students counted
    371
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $38,085
    Program website, Associate Degree In Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College of Nursing

  • RN program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Program

    Centra College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centra College, LynchburgRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$25,990
    More details about Nursing Program at Centra College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    22%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,648
    Length
    72 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,914
    Students counted
    307
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,990

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Traditional BSN Program

    Sentara College of Health Sciences

    Chesapeake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sentara College of Health Sciences, ChesapeakeRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$84,500
    Price if you pay yourself$28,635
    More details about Traditional BSN Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,117
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $9,060
    Students counted
    266
    Earned a year, estimated
    $84,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $28,635

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

    Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach, Virginia BeachRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,600
    Price if you pay yourself$57,835

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,654
    Length
    75 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    237
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $57,835
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional)

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia BeachRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$62,475
    More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional) at ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    213
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $62,475

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone GapRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,350

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Registered Nursing at Mountain Empire Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing at Mountain Empire Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,092
    Length
    104 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,950
    Students counted
    212
    Earned a year, estimated
    $60,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,350
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    School website, Registered Nursing at Mountain Empire Community College

  • RN program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$83,400
    Price if you pay yourself$16,270
    More details about Nursing at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,848
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    206
    Earned a year, estimated
    $83,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,270

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing, AAS

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New River Community College, DublinRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$76,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,522

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Nursing, AAS at New River Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,120
    Length
    96 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,003
    Students counted
    183
    Earned a year, estimated
    $76,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,522
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • RN program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing

    Southwest VA Community College

    Cedar Bluff

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southwest VA Community College, Cedar BluffRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,298

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Registered Nursing at Southwest VA Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing at Southwest VA Community College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,922
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,276
    Students counted
    182
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,298
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    School website, Registered Nursing at Southwest VA Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

    Wytheville Community College

    Wytheville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wytheville Community College, WythevilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,591

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Wytheville Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,870
    Length
    70 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,857
    Students counted
    133
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,591
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (Degree), Associate of Applied Science Program

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC), FredericksburgRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$33,000
    More details about Nursing (Degree), Associate of Applied Science Program at Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,800
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,000

  • RN program (level not stated)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing, RN Program

    Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers CaveRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$66,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,472
    More details about Nursing, RN Program at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,727
    Length
    96 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,150
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,472

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Registered Nurse

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Danville Community College, DanvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,966
    More details about Registered Nurse at Danville Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    68 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,966

  • RN program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (R.N. Training)

    Mountain Gateway Community College

    Clifton Forge

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,298
    More details about Nursing (R.N. Training) at Mountain Gateway Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,297
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $65,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,298

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science Nursing

    Paul D Camp Community College

    Franklin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Paul D Camp Community College, FranklinRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$86,800
    Price if you pay yourself$16,576
    More details about Associate of Applied Science Nursing at Paul D Camp Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,688
    Length
    104 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $86,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,576

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    Fortis College-Norfolk

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis College-Norfolk, NorfolkRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$66,600
    Price if you pay yourself$48,268

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing at Fortis College-Norfolk
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,662
    Length
    96 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,740
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $48,268
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing AAS Degree

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,891
    More details about Nursing AAS Degree at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,891

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Associate of Applied Science

    Rappahannock Community College

    Glenns

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rappahannock Community College, GlennsRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,072
    School website, Nursing Associate of Applied Science at Rappahannock Community College
    More details about Nursing Associate of Applied Science at Rappahannock Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,072
    School website, Nursing Associate of Applied Science at Rappahannock Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Riverside College of Health Sciences

    Newport News

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverside College of Health Sciences, Newport NewsRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,835
    More details about Registered Nursing at Riverside College of Health Sciences
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,061
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,835

How to pay for RN programs in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Virginia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

LPN or RN in Virginia?

The programs Virginia approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

LPNRNthis page
Programs35 at 35 schools20 at 19 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourself$4,016 to $12,281$10,442 to $34,271
Length32 to 72 weeks58 to 96 weeks
Finished the program82%91%
Working 6 months later89%83%
Earned a year, estimatedabout $36,700about $65,900
Trained with WIOA fundingat least 318 peopleat least 146 people

Already working as an LPN? 1 of the 20 RN programs in Virginia are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree.

LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.

Quick facts: RN programs in Virginia

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
23rd of 39
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
26 of 31
RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
20 vs 17

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

RN programs in Virginia Beach, Washington, Richmond and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Virginia

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Virginia

Where the Virginia RN program numbers come from

Which Virginia RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Virginia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia RN programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Virginia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List