2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 83 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in Virginia for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Annandale, Virginia, the large public school handed out 2,179 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Virginia Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,648. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $16,425 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 839 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,560 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ECPI University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Germanna Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Locust Grove, Virginia, and it awarded 753 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend Germanna Community College full time pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,916. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,272 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 Germanna Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Piedmont Virginia Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 406 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend PVCC full time pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,793. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,872 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PVCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Virginia Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the small public school handed out 401 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,838 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,841. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $14,389 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Central Virginia Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia, and it awarded 388 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lord Fairfax Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,742. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,099 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Lord Fairfax Community 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Danville Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Danville Community College is a small public school situated in Danville, Virginia. It awarded 347 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Danville Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,448 in student loans. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Danville Community College, 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.
John Tyler Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Chester, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 333 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at John Tyler Community College is $4,800. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,803. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,030 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at John Tyler Community College. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Blue Ridge Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Blue Ridge Community College is a small public school located in Weyers Cave, Virginia that handed out 290 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BRCC is $5,364. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,367. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,203 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Patrick Henry Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Martinsville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 239 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend Patrick Henry full time pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,723. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,761 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Patrick Henry. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Columbia College is a private for-profit institution located in Vienna, Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,798 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Columbia College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Virginia Highlands Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the small public school handed out 224 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend VHCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,713. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from VHCC accumulate an average of $9,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
One thing to take note of is that VHCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southside Virginia Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Alberta, Virginia, the small public school awarded 216 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,695. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,698. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,858 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Southside Virginia Community 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, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rappahannock Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. RCC is a public institution located in Glenns, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 212 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees if they attend RCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,823. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from RCC accumulate an average of $12,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at RCC. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Mountain Empire Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and it awarded 174 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MECC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,713. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MECC accumulate an average of $10,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MECC. 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.
Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hampton, Virginia that handed out 153 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TNCC is $4,806. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,809. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,849 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at TNCC. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fortis College - Richmond ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Fortis College - Richmond is a private for-profit institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 151 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,495 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Richmond. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Richmond, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and it awarded 143 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Standard College of Nursing accumulate an average of $20,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Standard College of Nursing is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Wytheville Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Wytheville, Virginia, the small public school handed out 135 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend WCC full time pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,447 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Centura College - Newport News landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Centura College - Newport News is a very small private for-profit school located in Newport News, Virginia that handed out 126 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,637 to cover tuition and fees at Centura College - Newport News. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,109 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATI accumulate an average of $14,705 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Tidewater Tech-Trades ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Tidewater Tech-Trades is a very small private for-profit school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 121 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Tidewater Tech-Trades, expect to pay an average of $16,337 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,767 in student loans. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Norfolk landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 113 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Norfolk, expect to pay an average of $16,305 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fortis College - Norfolk. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. This small public school is located in Richlands, Virginia, and it awarded 112 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,703 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Virginia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,706. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,672 in student loans. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Southwest Virginia 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, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
New River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Dublin, Virginia, the small public school handed out 110 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NRCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,699. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,464 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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