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Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

3 Colleges
$31,794 Avg Salary
$19,871 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Associate Degree School for You

With 693 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #48 most popular major in Virginia.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

Check out the compsci associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools for an Associate in Computer Science

Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

CompSci majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $14,092 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend John Tyler Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Computer Science at John Tyler Community College Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tidewater Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

Read full report on Computer Science at Tidewater Community College

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,408
North Carolina 2,948
Florida 532
Tennessee 820
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 95
Louisiana 675
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Mississippi 93
West Virginia 103

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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