2023 Most Popular Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 James Madison University the most popular school in Virginia for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 4,688 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees if they attend JMU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,152. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,303 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 JMU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 31 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 10,025 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,203 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,038 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at Liberty University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 87% 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 #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the large public school awarded 3,756 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend Old Dominion full time pay an average of $11,220 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,170. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,437 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Old Dominion. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 1,287 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at ECPI University is $18,484. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 5,197 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VCU is $15,642. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,588. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,634 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at VCU. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Norfolk State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the medium-sized public school awarded 696 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Norfolk State is $9,622. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,790. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Norfolk State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Radford University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Radford University is a medium-sized public school located in Radford, Virginia that handed out 1,626 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Radford is $11,916. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,453. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Radford accumulate an average of $22,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Radford does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,289 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $14,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Virginia Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,920. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Virginia Tech accumulate an average of $20,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Virginia Tech 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 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Virginia State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Petersburg, Virginia, the small public school awarded 587 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $9,654 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Virginia State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,409. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Virginia State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 0% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Marymount University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 500 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,800 to cover tuition and fees at Marymount. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Marymount 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 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, the large public school awarded 6,285 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend GMU full time pay an average of $13,401 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,566. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,995 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GMU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mary Baldwin University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Staunton, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 319 students in 2021-2022.
Mary Baldwin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,036. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,689 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mary Baldwin. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Hampton University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Hampton is located in Hampton, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 674 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Hampton, expect to pay an average of $29,162 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hampton accumulate an average of $23,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hampton. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.
Averett University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Danville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 255 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at AU is $37,790. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AU accumulate an average of $26,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at AU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
American National University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. American National University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $40,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% 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.
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Ai Virginia Beach is a very small private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Ai Virginia Beach does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,794. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ai Virginia Beach accumulate an average of $35,852 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Regent University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 682 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Regent does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,680. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Regent accumulate an average of $26,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Regent does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Management and Technology came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. University of Management and Technology is located in Arlington, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 219 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
University of Management and Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,450. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out University of Management and Technology. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
South University, Virginia Beach ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. South University, Virginia Beach is a very small private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at South University, Virginia Beach is $16,560. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,641 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
South University, Virginia Beach 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, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, South University, Richmond did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private for-profit school is located in Glen Allen, Virginia, and it awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at South University, Richmond is $16,560. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South University, Richmond. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Longwood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Farmville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 881 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $14,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Longwood. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,780. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Longwood accumulate an average of $22,328 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Longwood. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,483 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $21,425 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend University of Virginia. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $57,374. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Virginia accumulate an average of $16,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Virginia. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Ferrum College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Ferrum College is located in Ferrum, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 169 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Ferrum College, expect to pay an average of $38,320 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ferrum 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 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,211 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,502 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach 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 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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