Best Nursing Schools Near Christiansburg, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Christiansburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Christiansburg has a population of about 22,820. Median household income is $75,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $252,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Christiansburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Christiansburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Christiansburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Christiansburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Radford University

Radford, VA 8.1 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

American National University

Salem, VA 23.6 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,370
Avg net price $18,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA 25.8 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,296
Avg net price $20,082/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 47.0 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,896
Avg net price $25,573/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,770
Out‑of‑state$26,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Averett University

Danville, VA 67.2 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,516
Avg net price $22,925/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,550
Out‑of‑state$38,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 68.7 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,813
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 178

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA 69.5 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,380
Avg net price $22,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Centra College

Lynchburg, VA 70.0 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,122
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Christiansburg

Christiansburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $81,230 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $87,627
Licensed Practical Nurse $57,460 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,985
Nurse Anesthetist $252,110 VA statewide $271,963
Nurse Midwife $135,710 VA statewide $146,397
Nurse Practitioner $124,800 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $134,628
Nursing Assistant $37,850 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $40,831

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.

Christiansburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,820 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,451 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Montgomery County 740 workers, 20 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Christiansburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Christiansburg. The closest is Radford University in Radford, VA (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Virginia Western Community College (24.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Christiansburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Christiansburg are: Nurse Anesthetist ($252,110), Nurse Midwife ($135,710), Nurse Practitioner ($124,800). 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 Blacksburg instead of Christiansburg?

Blacksburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg an affordable place to study nursing?

Christiansburg’s median household income of $75,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Christiansburg:

Data verified: September 6, 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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