by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Virginia to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the best value (no aid) school for associate degrees in Virginia in this year’s ranking. Annandale, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern Virginia Community College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,525 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list means Virginia Tech is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Virginia Tech is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,284 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list means Southside Virginia Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Alberta, Virginia.
Not only is Southside Virginia Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,220 a year for undergraduates.
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Out of the 37 associate degree schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Richard Bland College of William and Mary landed the #4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in South Prince George, Virginia.
Not only is Richard Bland College of William and Mary a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,263 a year.
Out of the 37 associate degree schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Radford University landed the #5 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Radford, Virginia.
Not only is Radford University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,872 a year for undergraduates.
ECPI University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the school is a fairly large private for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, ECPI University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,149 a year.
Germanna Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Germanna Community College is located in Locust Grove, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Germanna Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,993 a year for undergraduates.
John Tyler Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Chester, Virginia.
Not only is John Tyler Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,880 a year for undergraduates.
Strayer University - Virginia landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, Virginia.
Strayer University - Virginia has the honor of being ranked #7 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,735 a year.
Rappahannock Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Glenns, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rappahannock Community College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,020 a year for undergraduates.
Reynolds Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Reynolds Community College has the honor of being ranked #14 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,338 a year for undergraduates.
Patrick Henry Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #12. This small public school is located in Martinsville, Virginia.
Not only is Patrick Henry Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,773 a year for undergraduates.
Danville Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Danville Community College is a public institution located in Danville, Virginia.
Danville Community College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,602 a year for undergraduates.
Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Piedmont Virginia Community College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,710 a year for undergraduates.
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Liberty University landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Not only is Liberty University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $27,707 a year.
Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Lord Fairfax Community College is located in Middletown, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Lord Fairfax Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,819 a year.
Wytheville Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Wytheville Community College is a small public school located in Wytheville, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wytheville Community College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $7,725 a year.
Tidewater Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Tidewater Community College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,119 a year for undergraduates.
Virginia Western Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Roanoke, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Virginia Western Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,291 a year.
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Virginia Highlands Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
Virginia Highlands Community College has the honor of being ranked #29 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $7,910 a year.
New River Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Dublin, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, New River Community College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $10,697 a year.
Mountain Empire Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. MECC is a small public school situated in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Mountain Empire Community College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $9,660 a year for undergraduates.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwest Virginia Community College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $9,503 a year.
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Central Virginia Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Central Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Virginia Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,395 a year for undergraduates.
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Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #25. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hampton, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas Nelson Community College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,206 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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