2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 41 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
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Our analysis found University of Management and Technology to be the best school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Virginia.
The average tuition and fees at University of Management and Technology is $9,450. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,418 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of Management and Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Virginia.
In-state students pay an average of $14,174 in tuition and fees if they attend Virginia Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,857. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,589 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Virginia Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 41 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Richard Bland College of William and Mary landed the # 3 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,160 in tuition and fees if they attend RBC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,130. Associate Degree recipients from RBC accumulate an average of $12,382 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at RBC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Mennonite University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list.
The average tuition and fees at Eastern Mennonite is $39,990. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Eastern Mennonite does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Virginia.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Virginia Community College is $5,565. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. On average, associate degree students take out $17,116 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Strayer University - Virginia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - Virginia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $30,752 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Virginia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Radford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $11,542 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Radford. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,624. On average, associate degree students take out $30,560 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Radford does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lord Fairfax Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,742. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,743 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lord Fairfax Community College. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
John Tyler Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,803. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,926 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that John Tyler Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
ECPI University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
ECPI University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,479. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $24,838 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ECPI University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
South University, Virginia Beach came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
The average tuition and fees at South University, Virginia Beach is $18,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,872 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South University, Virginia Beach. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Southside Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Students from Virginia who attend Southside Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $4,695 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,698. Associate Degree recipients from Southside Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $9,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southside Virginia Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Liberty University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,160. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $28,805 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Liberty University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Tidewater Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tidewater Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,564. On average, associate degree students take out $18,057 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tidewater Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Reynolds Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Reynolds Community College is $3,998. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,800. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,545 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Reynolds Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Piedmont Virginia Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they attend PVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,793. On average, associate degree students take out $15,693 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at PVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Patrick Henry Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees if they attend Patrick Henry full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,723. On average, associate degree students take out $11,469 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Patrick Henry does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Stratford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
If you want to attend Stratford University, expect to pay an average of $15,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $35,772 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stratford University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Germanna Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Germanna Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,916. On average, associate degree students take out $17,120 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Germanna Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Wytheville Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend WCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,925 in student loans.
WCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Rappahannock Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RCC is $4,820. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,823. Associate Degree recipients from RCC accumulate an average of $11,807 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
RCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees if they attend TNCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,809. On average, associate degree students take out $16,613 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TNCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, New River Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Students from Virginia who attend NRCC full time pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,699. Associate Degree recipients from NRCC accumulate an average of $15,949 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at NRCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Hampton University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Hampton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,312. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hampton. During the 2019-2020 year, about 8% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Virginia Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Students from Virginia who attend Central Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $4,838 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,841. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,176 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Virginia Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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