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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia

18 Schools Ranked
$43,660 Average Earnings
$31,410 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

The Most Popular Online 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 18 schools in Virginia to see which online programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
25,513 Total Awards
$40,489 Average Earnings
$34,774 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for trade school students in Virginia. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 25,513 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $34,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $519. Once they receive their degree, Liberty University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,489 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
4,022 Total Awards
$41,263 Average Earnings
$23,661 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia list. ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,022 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $23,661 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $151.After graduating from ECPI University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,263 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
5,241 Total Awards
$46,278 Average Earnings
$29,162 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for trade school students. Old Dominion is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,241 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,162 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $272.After graduating from Old Dominion, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,278 during the early years of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, Virginia
369 Total Awards
$33,070 Average Earnings
$16,220 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Advanced Technology Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia list. ATI is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 369 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from ATI accumulate an average of $16,220 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $149. Once they receive their degree, ATI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,070 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

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#5

American National University

Salem, Virginia
256 Total Awards
$26,107 Average Earnings
$25,549 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American National University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia list. American National University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 256 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $25,549 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, American National University graduates make an average of $26,107 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
1,557 Total Awards
$34,207 Average Earnings
$12,270 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, John Tyler Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Chester, Virginia. It awarded 1,557 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of $12,270 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, John Tyler Community College graduates make an average of $34,207 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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#8

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
7,707 Total Awards
$47,786 Average Earnings
$41,101 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,707 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from VCU accumulate an average of $41,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $280, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, VCU graduates make an average of $47,786 annually. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, Virginia
975 Total Awards
$32,424 Average Earnings

Mountain Empire Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. MECC is a public institution located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 975 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from MECC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,424 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

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#10

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia
1,186 Total Awards
$31,974 Average Earnings
$15,759 Avg Student Debt

Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hampton, Virginia that handed out 1,186 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from TNCC accumulate an average of $15,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, TNCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,974 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#11

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
3,462 Total Awards
$33,302 Average Earnings
$13,635 Avg Student Debt

Tidewater Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,462 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $13,635 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Tidewater Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,302 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#11

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
2,211 Total Awards
$33,592 Average Earnings
$10,889 Avg Student Debt

Germanna Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Locust Grove, Virginia, and it awarded 2,211 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Germanna Community College accumulate an average of $10,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Germanna Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,592 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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#13

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, Virginia
1,392 Total Awards
$30,686 Average Earnings
$11,835 Avg Student Debt

Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Middletown, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,392 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College accumulate an average of $11,835 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Lord Fairfax Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,686 during the early year of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

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497 Total Awards
$60,399 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #14, University of Management and Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private for-profit school awarded 497 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

During the early years of their career, University of Management and Technology graduates make an average of $60,399 annually. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
9,087 Total Awards
$37,967 Average Earnings
$14,283 Avg Student Debt

Northern Virginia Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia list. Annandale, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 9,087 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $14,283 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Northern Virginia Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,967 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#16

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
2,248 Total Awards
$43,099 Average Earnings
$31,234 Avg Student Debt

Radford University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Radford is a medium-sized public school situated in Radford, Virginia. It awarded 2,248 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $31,234 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $287, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Radford graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,099 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
9,615 Total Awards
$58,809 Average Earnings
$37,812 Avg Student Debt

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the large public school handed out 9,615 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $37,812 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $490, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from University of Virginia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,809 during the early years of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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952 Total Awards
$29,091 Average Earnings

Southside Virginia Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Alberta, Virginia, the small public school handed out 952 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from Southside Virginia Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,091 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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