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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
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Our analysis found Danville Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Virginia. Located in Danville, Virginia, the small public school awarded 210 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Danville Community College is $4,725. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from Danville Community College accumulate an average of $11,262 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Danville Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is a large public school situated in Annandale, Virginia. It awarded 5,692 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. On average, associate degree students take out $15,263 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Northern Virginia Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Radford University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Virginia. Radford, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 68 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Radford full time pay an average of $11,916 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,453. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,557 in student loans.
Radford does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South University, Virginia Beach. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. South University, Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 associate degrees to qualified students.
South University, Virginia Beach does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,560. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from South University, Virginia Beach accumulate an average of $24,698 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 South University, Virginia Beach does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Thomas Nelson Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Virginia. This medium-sized public school is located in Hampton, Virginia, and it awarded 809 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TNCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,809. On average, associate degree students take out $14,524 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that TNCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
ECPI University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 1,812 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $18,484 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,059 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECPI University. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
John Tyler Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Chester, Virginia, and it awarded 982 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,803. On average, associate degree students take out $12,270 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at John Tyler Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wytheville Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. WCC is a small public school situated in Wytheville, Virginia. It awarded 272 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend WCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from WCC accumulate an average of $11,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tidewater Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the fairly large public school handed out 2,216 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Tidewater Community College accumulate an average of $13,855 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 Tidewater Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. PVCC is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 485 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PVCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,793. Associate Degree recipients from PVCC accumulate an average of $12,863 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PVCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the small public school awarded 405 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Central Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $4,853 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,856. Associate Degree recipients from Central Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $8,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Virginia Community College. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Virginia Western Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 654 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Virginia Western Community College is $5,103. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,106. On average, associate degree students take out $15,129 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Reynolds Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,104 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Reynolds Community College is $4,998. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,001. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,943 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Reynolds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Dublin, Virginia, and it awarded 494 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NRCC is $4,697. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,699. Associate Degree recipients from NRCC accumulate an average of $12,123 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NRCC. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Blue Ridge Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. BRCC is located in Weyers Cave, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 441 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,364 in tuition and fees if they attend BRCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,367. On average, associate degree students take out $13,633 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,156 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,203. 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 $25,145 in student loans.
Liberty University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Virginia Highlands Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Abingdon, Virginia, and it awarded 286 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend VHCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at VHCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mountain Empire Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and it awarded 286 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MECC is $4,725. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728.
One thing to take note of is that MECC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Southwest Virginia is located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 322 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Virginia is $4,733. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,736.
One thing to take note of is that Southwest Virginia does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Lord Fairfax Community College is a public institution located in Middletown, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 790 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Lord Fairfax Community College full time pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,742. Associate Degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College accumulate an average of $12,394 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Lord Fairfax Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 313 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach, expect to pay an average of $17,211 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,863 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
American National University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. American National University is a small private for-profit school situated in Salem, Virginia. It awarded 64 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from American National University accumulate an average of $22,215 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since American National 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.
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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 23 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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