2023 Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in West Virginia. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 3,411 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,232 in student loans.
Since American Military University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
American Military University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mountwest Community and Technical College is a great place for students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 291 students in 2020-2021.
MCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $11,688 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $14,574 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
MCTC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list.
The excellent associate degree programs at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value schools in West Virginia. Martinsburg, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 372 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are $7,464 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,617 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 18 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s value ranking, Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pierpont Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Fairmont, West Virginia. It awarded 364 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pierpont Community and Technical College are $12,056 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,580 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Pierpont Community and Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pierpont Community and Technical College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in Parkersburg, West Virginia that handed out 316 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are $8,642 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,623 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Moorefield, West Virginia, the very small public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,640 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,908 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #7, BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for students working on their associate degree. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is located in South Charleston, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 319 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College are $11,415 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $14,995 in loans while pursuing their degree.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College 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. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Virginia Northern Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Wheeling, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 308 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WVNCC are $12,028 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,962 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WVNCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Southern is located in Mount Gay, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 321 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern are $6,470 per year.
Southern 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.
Fairmont State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree programs. Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 138 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Fairmont State undergraduate students pay an average of $17,150 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $28,145 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Fairmont State 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, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
New River Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree programs. New River Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Beaver, West Virginia that handed out 107 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at New River Community and Technical College are $7,246 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,521 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 New River Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Marshall University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, the fairly large public school handed out 113 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Marshall University are $19,606 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,749 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Marshall University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Bluefield State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Bluefield, West Virginia, and it awarded 127 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bluefield State College are $15,632 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,246 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bluefield State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Glenville State College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Glenville, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 151 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Glenville State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,514 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $20,682 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glenville State College. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. WVJC Morgantown is a very small private for-profit school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 299 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WVJC Morgantown are $14,657 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,147 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WVJC Morgantown does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
WVJC Morgantown not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list.
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University of Charleston came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 133 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
UC undergraduate students pay an average of $21,450 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,470 in student loans.
UC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
UC also made our Best Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list, coming in at #2.
Salem University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Salem, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Salem undergraduate students pay an average of $13,390 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, Salem is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #18, West Virginia Junior College - Charleston did quite well on this year’s best value schools for students working on their associate degree. Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 109 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WVJC Charleston are $14,427 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at WVJC Charleston, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- 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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