2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Virginia to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named Danville Community College the best school in Virginia for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Danville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 244 students in 2021-2022.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Danville Community College accumulate an average of $8,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 755 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,484 to cover tuition and fees at ECPI University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,860 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that ECPI University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,503 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Virginia Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,617 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Northern 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. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 29 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Radford University landed the # 4 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $11,916 in tuition and fees if they attend Radford full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,453.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Radford. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 94 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $11,220. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,170. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Old Dominion accumulate an average of $15,539 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Old Dominion. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Dabney S Lancaster Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DSLCC is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 108 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DSLCC is $4,740. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,743. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,571 in loans while pursuing their degree.
DSLCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wytheville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. WCC is a small public school situated in Wytheville, Virginia. It awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,178 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Patrick Henry Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Martinsville, Virginia, and it awarded 254 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Patrick Henry is $4,720. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,723.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Patrick Henry does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Southside Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Alberta, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 195 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,695. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,698.
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. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Centura College - Newport News did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Centura College - Newport News is located in Newport News, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 138 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Centura College - Newport News is $16,637. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Centura College - Newport News accumulate an average of $10,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Piedmont Virginia Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 364 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they attend PVCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,793. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,129 in loans while pursuing their degree.
PVCC 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 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Blue Ridge Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, the small public school awarded 274 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend BRCC full time pay an average of $5,364 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,367. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from BRCC accumulate an average of $12,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at BRCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Abingdon, Virginia, and it awarded 231 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VHCC is $4,725. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728.
VHCC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Mountain Empire Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and it awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MECC is $4,725. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728.
MECC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia, and it awarded 321 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lord Fairfax Community College is $4,739. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,742. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,159 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lord Fairfax Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Centura College - Virginia Beach did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 80 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Centura College - Virginia Beach does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,637. This amount may 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 $10,255 in student loans.
Tidewater Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the fairly large public school handed out 113 undergraduate certificate 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Tidewater Community College accumulate an average of $13,405 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Tidewater Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 40 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,167 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, American National University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. American National University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,447 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American National University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Columbia College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Vienna, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 12 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,591 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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.
Paul D Camp Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Franklin, Virginia, the small public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,730 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paul D Camp Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,733.
Paul D Camp 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. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Virginia Western Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Roanoke, Virginia, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Virginia Western Community College is $5,103. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,106. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,715 in student loans.
Virginia Western Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, the small public school awarded 76 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,733 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Virginia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,736.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Virginia. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Reynolds Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 80 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reynolds Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,001. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reynolds Community College accumulate an average of $14,716 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Reynolds Community College. 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 undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. NRCC is a small public school situated in Dublin, Virginia. It awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees if they attend NRCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,699. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,148 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that NRCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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