2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 31 schools in West Virginia to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in West Virginia for students working on their associate degree. 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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from American Military University accumulate an average of $23,232 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 372 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees if they attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,464. Associate Degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $19,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Blue Ridge 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. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 31 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 364 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,086 in tuition and fees if they attend Pierpont Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,056. On average, associate degree students take out $18,580 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Pierpont 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. Located in Mount Gay, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 321 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend Southern full time pay an average of $4,084 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,470. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern 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 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Out of the 31 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and it awarded 316 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg full time pay an average of $3,890 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,642. On average, associate degree students take out $16,623 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Virginia University at Parkersburg does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. South Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 319 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College is $5,284. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,415. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,995 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BridgeValley Community & Technical College. 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.
West Virginia Northern Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. West Virginia Northern Community College is a small public school located in Wheeling, West Virginia that handed out 308 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $4,300 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WVNCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,028. Associate Degree recipients from WVNCC accumulate an average of $14,962 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WVNCC. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. WVJC Morgantown is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 299 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,657 to cover tuition and fees at WVJC Morgantown. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,147 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVJC Morgantown. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Mountwest Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. MCTC is located in Huntington, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 291 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,574 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
MCTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Keyser, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 245 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,499 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVU Potomac State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #11, Glenville State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Glenville, West Virginia, and it awarded 151 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Glenville State College is $8,886. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,514. Associate Degree recipients from Glenville State College accumulate an average of $20,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Glenville State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fairmont State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a public institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 138 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fairmont State is $7,892. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,150. On average, associate degree students take out $28,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Fairmont State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
University of Charleston landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. UC is located in Charleston, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 133 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend UC, expect to pay an average of $21,450 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $22,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC 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.
Bluefield State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Bluefield State College is a small public school situated in Bluefield, West Virginia. It awarded 127 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,434 in tuition and fees if they attend Bluefield State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,632. Associate Degree recipients from Bluefield State College accumulate an average of $21,246 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Bluefield State 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 fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Marshall University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 113 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $8,552 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Marshall University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,606. On average, associate degree students take out $26,749 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
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.
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. 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.
If you want to attend WVJC Charleston, expect to pay an average of $14,427 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from WVJC Charleston accumulate an average of $9,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WVJC Charleston. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
New River Community and Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Beaver, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 107 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $10,521 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at New River Community and Technical College, 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Valley College-Martinsburg ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 87 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $24,181 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Valley College of Technology. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Salem University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Salem is located in Salem, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $13,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salem. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,390. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Salem is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Martinsburg College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small private for-profit school is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and it awarded 51 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Since Martinsburg College 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.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. This very small public school is located in Moorefield, West Virginia, and it awarded 50 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $3,888. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,640. On average, associate degree students take out $16,908 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. 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 #22, Huntington Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Huntington Junior College is located in Huntington, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Huntington Junior College accumulate an average of $23,088 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Huntington Junior College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Davis & Elkins College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. D&E is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elkins, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend D&E, expect to pay an average of $29,960 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at D&E. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. WVJC Bridgeport is a very small private for-profit school situated in Bridgeport, West Virginia. It awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at WVJC Bridgeport is $14,635. 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 $9,310 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WVJC Bridgeport does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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West Liberty University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. West Liberty University is a small public school situated in West Liberty, West Virginia. It awarded 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at West Liberty University. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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