Nursing schools in Virginia

Browse 109 current public campus profiles representing 249 nursing programs in Virginia. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate is the largest current pathway grouping at 39 programs; On campus appears on 99 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles
109
Programs
249

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

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Delivery formats

  • On campus 99 programs
  • Hybrid 51 programs
  • Online 99 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing Reviewed September 24, 2026
  • Virginia Board of Nursing Reviewed September 27, 2026

Nursing PhD / DNS programs in Virginia

Showing all 5 current public programs across Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.

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  • Nursing PhD / DNS

    PhD in Nursing

    School
    George Mason University: George Mason Fairfax campus
    Location
    Fairfax, VA
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active

    Credential: PhD in Nursing

    The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.

    Program source reviewed September 27, 2026

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  • Nursing PhD / DNS

    Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

    School
    Hampton University: Hampton University — online nursing relationship
    Location
    VA
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active

    Credential: Doctor of Philosophy

    Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: Online academic relationship; interview/defense site or method not fixed by current child.

    The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.

    Program source reviewed September 27, 2026

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  • Nursing PhD / DNS

    PhD in Nursing Education

    School
    Liberty University: Liberty University — online nursing relationship
    Location
    VA
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active

    Credential: PhD in Nursing Education

    Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.

    The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.

    Program source reviewed September 26, 2026

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  • Nursing PhD / DNS

    PhD in Nursing Leadership

    School
    Liberty University: Liberty University — online nursing relationship
    Location
    VA
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active

    Credential: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Leadership

    Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: Exact placement/location not assigned.

    The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.

    Program source reviewed September 27, 2026

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  • Nursing PhD / DNS

    PhD in Nursing

    School
    Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — online nursing relationship
    Location
    VA
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active

    Credential: PhD in Nursing

    Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.

    The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.

    Program source reviewed September 26, 2026

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