Blue Ridge Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Staunton, VA (2026)
Staunton, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Staunton has a population of about 25,765. Median household income is $62,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Staunton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Staunton. Distances are calculated from Staunton 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 Staunton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Virginia-Main Campus
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Piedmont Virginia Community College
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Mountain Gateway Community College
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Centra College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Staunton
Staunton is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). 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 | $92,390 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $101,416 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,680 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $70,999 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $252,110 | VA statewide | $276,740 |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,710 | VA statewide | $148,968 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,710 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $137,991 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,490 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $46,641 |
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.
Staunton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,765 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,586 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Staunton (city) County | 598 workers, 13 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staunton-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Waynesboro, VA – 10.8 mi away (21,887 pop)
- Harrisonburg, VA – 21.7 mi away (72,470 pop)
- Charlottesville, VA – 32.4 mi away (99,664 pop)
- Lynchburg, VA – 52.9 mi away (123,795 pop)
- Roanoke, VA – 78.2 mi away (215,793 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Staunton, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Staunton. The closest is Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, VA (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Centra College (52.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Staunton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Staunton are: Nurse Anesthetist ($252,110), Nurse Midwife ($135,710), Nurse Practitioner ($125,710). 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 Staunton?
Waynesboro, VA is 10.8 miles from Staunton 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 Staunton an affordable place to study nursing?
Staunton’s median household income of $62,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Staunton 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.