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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The Most Popular 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 72 schools in Virginia to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found ECPI University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 755 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $11,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
You may have the opportunity 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 72 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Danville Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Danville, Virginia, and it awarded 244 undergraduate certificates 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. 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 $8,426 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Depending on your major, you 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 attend Fortis College - Richmond. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 103 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Richmond, expect to pay an average of $14,332 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,331 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Richmond 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 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Falls Church, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 204 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,503 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Standard College of Nursing is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Full Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing Report
Out of the 72 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Centura College - Newport News landed the # 5 spot 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.
If you want to attend Centura College - Newport News, expect to pay an average of $16,637 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $10,218 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Advanced Technology Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 145 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ATI, expect to pay an average of $13,920 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $15,043 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.
Tidewater Tech-Trades did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Tidewater Tech-Trades is $16,337. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,015 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Norfolk did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Fortis College - Norfolk is a very small private for-profit school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 95 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,514 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Norfolk. 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 $10,485 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Norfolk, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Centura College - Richmond Main landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in North Chesterfield, Virginia, and it awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Centura College - Richmond Main, expect to pay an average of $16,637 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $11,330 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Centura College - Norfolk landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 155 students in 2021-2022.
Centura College - Norfolk 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 $10,759 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
With a ranking of #11, Centura College - Chesapeake did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Chesapeake, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 86 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Centura College - Chesapeake 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,692 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
With a ranking of #12, Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Middletown, Virginia that handed out 321 undergraduate certificates 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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
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.
Rudy & Kelly Academy - A Paul Mitchell Partner School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 98 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rudy & Kelly Academy accumulate an average of $12,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
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Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the small public school awarded 231 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 VHCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
VHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Paul Mitchell the School Mclean came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in McLean, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,987 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 362 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,853 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Virginia Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,856. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Central Virginia Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Cedar Bluff, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 76 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,733 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Virginia. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,736. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Southwest Virginia 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 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, American National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. American National University is located in Salem, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 66 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from American National University accumulate an average of $12,447 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, American National University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 93 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,757. 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 $25,221 in student loans. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sylvain Melloul Int’l Hair Academy is a very small private for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 57 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,158 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Sylvain Melloul Int’l Hair Academy does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy
With a ranking of #21, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas is located in Manassas, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 69 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,757. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $29,600 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Annandale, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2,503 students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Northern Virginia Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wytheville Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. WCC is a public institution located in Wytheville, Virginia. The school has a small population, 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. 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. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
Paul Mitchell the School Woodbridge ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Woodbridge, Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 52 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,987 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
With a ranking of #25, Paul Mitchell the School Roanoke did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,705 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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