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108 Colleges
$55,178 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,892 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly trade school graduations, Virginia is ranked #21 in the country with 15,470 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $13,795 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $18,033 a year.

An estimated 53% of college students in Virginia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,723 per year.

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#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,353 students at ECPI University in total, 13,983 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,869 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ECPI University is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at ECPI University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,025 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from ECPI University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,907 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,561 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,806 full-time undergraduates at Tidewater Community College, and 16,769 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,559 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Tidewater Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,677 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,551 full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College, and 52,873 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at Northern Virginia Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,811 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northern Virginia Community College is $40,036.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,203 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 47,988 undergraduates at Liberty University, of which 30,168 are full-time, and there are 93,349 students altogether. It takes the average Liberty University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 53% of students at Liberty University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,624 a year. Liberty University has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,216 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$13,092 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at James Madison University is 21,594, of which 19,727 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,420 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at JMU. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,063 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from JMU is $55,354.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,103 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,738 students at Virginia Western Community College in total, 1,654 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,890 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,598 during the early-career years.

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#7

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,725 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Danville Community College is 2,411, which includes 903 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

9% of Danville Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,067 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Danville Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,151 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$11,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Old Dominion University is 24,286, of which 19,622 students are undergraduates and of those, 14,740 are full-time. For undergraduates at Old Dominion, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,911 a year. Old Dominion has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Old Dominion is $44,503.

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#9

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,337 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 436 students at Tidewater Tech-Trades in total, 329 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 76% of students at Tidewater Tech-Trades take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,540 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,915 during the early-career years.

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#10

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,725 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mountain Empire Community College is 2,253, which includes 1,010 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1% of MECC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,006 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MECC is $25,896.

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#11

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,440 students at John Tyler Community College in total, 2,173 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

8% of John Tyler Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,671 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,460 during the early-career years.

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#12

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,739 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,337 students at Lord Fairfax Community College in total, 1,889 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,429 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Lord Fairfax Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,651 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,853 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Virginia Community College is 3,370, which includes 1,143 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,093 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Central Virginia Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,787 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,695 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,123 students at Southside Virginia Community College in total, 994 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Students who graduate from Southside Virginia Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,822 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#15

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,725 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,244 students at WCC in total, 802 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

3% of WCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,245 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WCC is $27,143.

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#16

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 461 full-time undergraduates at ATI, and 461 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

About 59% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 90% are men and 10% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at ATI take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,985 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,211 during the early-career years.

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#17

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,998 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Reynolds Community College is 7,759, which includes 2,476 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Reynolds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,932 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,800 during the early-career years.

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#18

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,233 full-time undergraduates at PVCC, and 4,864 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,750 a year. PVCC has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PVCC is $31,973.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,725 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,086 students at VHCC in total, 843 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

1% of VHCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $2,681 a year.

Students who graduate from VHCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,320 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,733 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southwest Virginia Community College is 2,295, which includes 1,037 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Students who graduate from Southwest Virginia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,590 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#21

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,364 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Blue Ridge Community College is 3,462, which includes 1,054 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

10% of BRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,043 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BRCC is $33,250.

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#22

New River Community College

Dublin, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,697 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,137 students at NRCC in total, 1,540 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Roughly 5% of students at NRCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,606 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,961 during the early-career years.

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#23

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,806 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Thomas Nelson Community College is 6,256, which includes 1,991 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

11% of TNCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,915 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from TNCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,232 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Fortis College - Richmond

Richmond, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,332 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 501 full-time undergraduates at Fortis College - Richmond, and 507 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,371 a year. Fortis College - Richmond has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Fortis College - Richmond with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,656 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#25

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,913 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Germanna Community College is 7,679, which includes 2,329 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

9% of Germanna Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,826 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Germanna Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,709 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Virginia Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 American National University 172
27 The Chrysm Insitute of Esthetics 160
28 Rappahannock Community College 156
29 Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage 152
30 Patrick Henry Community College 151
31 Centura College - Newport News 149
32 The Esthetic Institute 148
33 Centura College - Norfolk 144
34 Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 143
35 Centura College - Chesapeake 139
36 Stratford University 135
37 Fortis College - Norfolk 120
38 Radford University 108
38 Centura College - Richmond Main 108
40 Chester Career College 104
41 Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy 102
42 American Massage & Bodywork Institute 95
42 Virginia Commonwealth University 95
44 Dabney S Lancaster Community College 88
45 Rudy & Kelly Academy - A Paul Mitchell Partner School 86
46 Riverside College of Health Careers 84
47 Paul Mitchell the School Mclean 78
47 Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach 78
49 CET, Alexandria 76
50 Eastern Virginia Career College 74
51 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake 70
52 Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy 69
53 Norfolk State University 67
54 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas 61
55 Lotus School of Integrated Professions 59
56 Centura College - Virginia Beach 57
57 Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge 51
58 Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke 49
59 Virginia Tech 43
59 Virginia State University 43
59 Avi Career Training 43
62 Virginia School of Hair Design 41
63 Centra College of Nursing 39
64 South University, Richmond 37
65 Marymount University 35
66 Cayce/Reilly School of Massage 33
66 Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach 33
68 Eastern Shore Community College 31
68 Paul D Camp Community College 31
70 Empire Beauty School-Richmond 27
70 George Mason University 27
70 Bristol School of Hair Design 27
73 Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School 25
73 Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics 25
75 Empire Beauty School-Midlothian 24
75 Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing 24
75 Southside College of Health Sciences 24
78 Mary Baldwin University 23
79 Sentara College of Health Sciences 22
80 Saint Michael College of Allied Health 21
80 Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center 21
82 South University, Virginia Beach 19
83 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach 18
84 Columbia College 17
85 Hampton University 16
85 Tomorrow’s Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia 16
87 Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging 15
87 Averett University 15
89 Luckes Beauty Academy 12
89 University of Management and Technology 12
89 Staunton School of Cosmetology 12
92 Central School of Practical Nursing 11
92 Regent University 11
94 Sovah School of Health Professions 10
94 Kenny’s Beauty Academy 10
96 Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing 8
97 Longwood University 5
98 University of Virginia - Main Campus 4
99 Ferrum College 3
100 DeVry University - Virginia 1
100 Suffolk Beauty Academy 1
100 Emory and Henry College 1
100 Eastern Mennonite University 1
104 IGlobal University 0
104 Roanoke College 0
104 Bridgewater College 0
104 University of Lynchburg 0
104 Shenandoah University 0

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