2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 50 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in Virginia for trade school students working on their associate degree. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 1,812 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
ECPI University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,484. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,059 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Some students may be able 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.
Out of the 50 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tidewater Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,216 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tidewater Community College is $5,561. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,855 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Northern Virginia Community College is a large public school located in Annandale, Virginia that handed out 5,692 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Virginia Community College is $5,565. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $15,263 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Online courses are available at Northern Virginia Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Virginia. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Chester, Virginia that handed out 982 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend John Tyler Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,803. Associate Degree recipients from John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of $12,270 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at John Tyler Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Virginia Western Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Virginia. Roanoke, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 654 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,103 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Virginia Western Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,106. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,129 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Virginia Western 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Reynolds Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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.
In-state students pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees if they attend Reynolds Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,001. Associate Degree recipients from Reynolds Community College accumulate an average of $15,943 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Reynolds Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #7, Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. TNCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Hampton, Virginia. It awarded 809 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend TNCC full time pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,809. On average, associate degree students take out $14,524 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TNCC. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. VHCC is located in Abingdon, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 286 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend VHCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,156 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Liberty University, expect to pay an average of $16,203 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $25,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Liberty University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
New River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. NRCC is a small public school situated in Dublin, Virginia. 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,123 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NRCC. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Virginia Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 405 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,853 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students 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. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Central Virginia Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mountain Empire Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Big Stone Gap, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 286 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend MECC full time pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MECC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 63 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,920 to cover tuition and fees at ATI. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $19,753 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
Blue Ridge Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. BRCC is a public institution located in Weyers Cave, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 441 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,364 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BRCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,367. Associate Degree recipients from BRCC accumulate an average of $13,633 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
BRCC 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 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 313 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is $17,211. 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 $22,863 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Riverside College of Health Careers landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Newport News, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 115 students in 2021-2022.
Riverside College of Health Careers does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Riverside College of Health Careers does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Southwest Virginia Community College is a small public school located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia that handed out 322 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,733 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Virginia full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,736. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Virginia. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Radford University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Radford is a medium-sized public school situated in Radford, Virginia. It awarded 68 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Radford accumulate an average of $20,557 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Radford 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wytheville Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. WCC is located in Wytheville, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 272 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCC is $4,725. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Patrick Henry Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Patrick Henry Community College is a small public school located in Martinsville, Virginia that handed out 364 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Patrick Henry. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,723. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Patrick Henry. 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 #20, American National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small private for-profit school is located in Salem, Virginia, and it awarded 64 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,215 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
With a ranking of #23, Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia, and it awarded 790 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees if they attend Lord Fairfax Community College full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lord Fairfax Community College. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Danville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Danville Community College is located in Danville, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 210 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend Danville Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Danville Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
South University, Richmond ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. South University, Richmond is located in Glen Allen, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 21 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend South University, Richmond, expect to pay an average of $16,560 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from South University, Richmond accumulate an average of $24,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South University, Richmond. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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