Rappahannock Community College
Published tuition$4,958 - $12,149
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Williamsburg, VA (2026)
Williamsburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $29,743 per year for indexed programs. Williamsburg has a population of about 15,564. Median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $233,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Williamsburg
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Williamsburg. Distances are calculated from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Riverside College of Health Careers
Published tuition$14,875 - $29,743
Online programsYes
Virginia Peninsula Community College
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Online programsYes
Old Dominion University
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Online programsYes
Tidewater Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Williamsburg
Williamsburg is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). 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 | $89,450 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $91,369 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,751 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $233,060 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $238,059 |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,710 | VA statewide | $138,621 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $127,201 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,826 |
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.
Williamsburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,564 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,206 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Williamsburg (city) County | 184 workers, 3 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Williamsburg-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Newport News, VA – 15.4 mi away (181,825 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 24.1 mi away (135,410 pop)
- Hopewell, VA – 32.5 mi away (22,735 pop)
- Portsmouth, VA – 35.1 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 35.8 mi away (245,115 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Williamsburg, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Williamsburg. The closest is Rappahannock Community College in Glenns, VA (21.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tidewater Community College (37.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Williamsburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Williamsburg are: Nurse Anesthetist ($233,060), Nurse Midwife ($135,710), Nurse Practitioner ($124,530). 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 Newport News instead of Williamsburg?
Newport News, VA is 15.4 miles from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg an affordable place to study nursing?
Williamsburg’s median household income of $70,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsburg 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.