Best Online Nursing Programs in Charlottesville, VA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Charlottesville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Charlottesville has a population of about 45,863. Median household income is $69,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlottesville, VA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $241,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Charlottesville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Charlottesville. Distances are calculated from Charlottesville city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Charlottesville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA 0.7 miles from Charlottesville BOC Score62.2
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#2

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 0.9 miles from Charlottesville BOC Score86.2
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#3

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA 29.8 miles from Charlottesville BOC Score49.2
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#4

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA 41.1 miles from Charlottesville BOC Score61.1
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#5

Centra College

Lynchburg, VA 57.5 miles from Charlottesville BOC Score95.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Charlottesville

Charlottesville is part of the Charlottesville, VA metro area (BLS area code 16820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$99,320Charlottesville, VA$100,222
Licensed Practical Nurse$67,120Charlottesville, VA$67,730
Nurse Anesthetist$241,460Charlottesville, VA$243,653
Nurse Midwife$135,710VA statewide$136,942
Nurse Practitioner$142,950Charlottesville, VA$144,248
Nursing Assistant$44,140Charlottesville, VA$44,541

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Charlottesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,863Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Charlottesville, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Charlottesville. The closest is Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, VA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Centra College (57.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Charlottesville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Charlottesville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($241,460), Nurse Practitioner ($142,950), Nurse Midwife ($135,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Charlottesville?

Waynesboro, VA is 22.7 miles from Charlottesville and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Charlottesville an affordable place to study nursing?

Charlottesville’s median household income of $69,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charlottesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Charlottesville

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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