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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 Community College is a public institution located in Danville, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 244 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,426 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Danville Community College. In 2020-2021 about 49% 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 ECPI University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. ECPI University is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $11,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ECPI University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. This large public school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 2,503 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Virginia Community College is $5,565. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,648. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,617 in student loans.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Radford University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Radford is $11,916. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,453.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Radford. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Old Dominion University is a large public school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 94 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $11,220. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Old Dominion. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. DSLCC is a very small public school situated in Clifton Forge, Virginia. It awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they attend DSLCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,743. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,571 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSLCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Wytheville 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 Wytheville, Virginia, and it awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend WCC full time. Out-of-state students 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCC. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Patrick Henry 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 #8 on the list. Martinsville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 254 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Patrick Henry is $4,720. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,723.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Patrick Henry. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. This small public school is located in Alberta, Virginia, and it awarded 195 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,695 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southside Virginia Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,698.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southside Virginia Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Centura College - Newport News did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Newport News, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 138 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,218 in student loans.
Piedmont Virginia Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Piedmont Virginia Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 364 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they attend PVCC full time. 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 $9,129 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PVCC. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Blue Ridge 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 #12 on the list. Located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, the small public school handed out 274 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BRCC is $5,364. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,367. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,313 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BRCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Virginia Highlands Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the small public school awarded 231 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VHCC is $4,725. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728.
One thing to take note of is that VHCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mountain Empire 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 #14 on the list. Located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the small public school awarded 190 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend MECC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728.
MECC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Middletown, Virginia. It awarded 321 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,159 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Lord Fairfax Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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 awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Centura College - Virginia Beach 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 - Virginia Beach accumulate an average of $10,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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.
In-state students pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they attend Tidewater Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,564. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,405 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tidewater Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 40 students in 2021-2022.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,211. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,167 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Located in Salem, Virginia, the small private for-profit school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,447 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, American National University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #20, Columbia College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Vienna, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,591 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Columbia College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Paul D Camp Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Paul D Camp Community College is a small public school situated in Franklin, Virginia. It awarded 57 undergraduate certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,733.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Paul D Camp Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Virginia Western Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Roanoke, Virginia, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Virginia Western Community College full time pay an average of $5,103 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,106. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,715 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Southwest Virginia Community College is a small public school located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia that handed out 76 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Reynolds Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 80 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Reynolds Community College full time pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,001. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,716 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you 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 landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Dublin, Virginia, the small public school handed out 113 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend NRCC full time pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,699. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,148 in loans while pursuing 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.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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