by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 19 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school for associate degrees in West Virginia in this year’s ranking. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, American Public University System is ranked #1 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,366.
Out of the 19 associate degree schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the #2 spot on the list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in Huntington, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marshall University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of West Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,275.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,293.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Potomac State College of West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. Keyser, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the honor of being ranked #7 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,919.
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The quality degree programs at West Virginia Northern Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia. WVNCC is a public institution located in Wheeling, West Virginia.
West Virginia Northern Community College has the honor of being ranked #14 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,002.
Fairmont State University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. Fairmont, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Fairmont State University has the honor of being ranked #3 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,494.
With a ranking of #7, BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a small public school located in South Charleston, West Virginia.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College has the honor of being ranked #10 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,267.
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Bluefield State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. Bluefield State College is located in Bluefield, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Bluefield State College has the honor of being ranked #8 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,801.
With a ranking of #9, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. Located in Mount Gay, West Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of West Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,653.
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Pierpont Community and Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Not only is Pierpont Community and Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,629.
New River Community and Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. This small public school is located in Beaver, West Virginia.
New River Community and Technical College has the honor of being ranked #17 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,343.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #12. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Not only is West Virginia University at Parkersburg a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,687.
With a ranking of #13, Mountwest Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. MCTC is a small public school situated in Huntington, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mountwest Community and Technical College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,963.
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Davis & Elkins College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. Elkins, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Davis & Elkins College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,668.
University of Charleston came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Charleston is ranked #4 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,140.
Glenville State College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia list. Glenville State College is located in Glenville, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Glenville State College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,893.
Salem University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Salem, West Virginia.
Not only is Salem University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $18,534.
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking. West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown is a small private for-profit school located in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Not only is West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,641.
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #19. WVJC Charleston is located in Cross Lanes, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private for-profit school.
Not only is West Virginia Junior College - Charleston a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,504.
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*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
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