Top PhD Programs in Virginia
Research doctorates in nursing science.
7 schools in Virginia reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (7)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, PhD | CCNE |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-CRNA | CCNE |