George Mason University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Herndon, VA (2026)
Herndon, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $19,405 to $80,727 per year for indexed programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Herndon
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Herndon. Distances are calculated from Herndon 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 Herndon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing
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Online programs--
Marymount University
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Online programsYes
George Washington University
Published tuition$64,990 - $80,727
Online programsYes
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Published tuition$19,405 - $45,405
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Herndon
Herndon is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). 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 | $102,710 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $94,316 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,860 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $69,660 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,150 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $204,913 |
| Nurse Midwife | $149,170 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $136,979 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $123,820 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $41,993 |
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.
Herndon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,529 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $141,418 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Herndon-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Fairfax, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,164 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 13.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
- Rockville, MD – 14.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Gaithersburg, MD – 14.7 mi away (67,776 pop)
- Manassas, VA – 16.2 mi away (41,483 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Herndon, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Herndon. The closest is George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (10.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Michael College of Allied Health (22.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Herndon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Herndon are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,150), Nurse Midwife ($149,170), Nurse Practitioner ($134,840). 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?
Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon 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 Herndon an affordable place to study nursing?
Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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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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.