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2027 Best Individualized Studies Schools in Virginia

25 Colleges in the United States
4,377 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
$25,835 Avg Early-Career Salary

Individualized Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best individualized studies schools.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall individualized studies education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Individualized Studies

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in individualized studies. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 111 individualized studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $41,398 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. More information about a degree in individualized studies from George Mason University

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at University Of Mary Washington, which ranked #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $37,677 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,354 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Mary Washington

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Northern Virginia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 64 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $28,249 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Northern Virginia Community College

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Lord Fairfax Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Middletown. Lord Fairfax Community College awarded about 561 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $21,827 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,865 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Lord Fairfax Community College

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A rank of #5 makes John Tyler Community College one of the top schools for individualized studies. Set in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 522 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from John Tyler Community College earn around $25,346 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,055 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for John Tyler Community College

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Tidewater Community College landed the #6 spot for individualized studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. There were roughly 233 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Tidewater Community College earn around $29,491 in the first couple years of their career. Tidewater Community College graduates carry a median of $12,971 in student loans. Read more about the individualized studies program at Tidewater Community College

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave placed #7 among the best individualized studies schools. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Weyers Cave. There were roughly 188 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earn around $24,029 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,625. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College placed #8 among the best individualized studies schools. Located in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public university. About 260 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Germanna Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Germanna Community College earn a median of $26,563 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,227. Read more about the individualized studies program at Germanna Community College

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College came in at #9 for individualized studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Richmond. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College awarded about 578 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College generally make around $27,924. Students borrow a median of $9,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Southside Virginia Community College placed #10 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the rural area of Alberta, Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 215 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Southside Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $23,346 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Southside Virginia Community College

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Thomas Nelson Community College earned the #11 position for individualized studies this year. Thomas Nelson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hampton. There were roughly 188 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Nelson Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Thomas Nelson Community College earn around $31,228 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,165 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Thomas Nelson Community College

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Rappahannock Community College earned the #12 position for individualized studies this year. Set in the rural area of Glenns, Rappahannock Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 235 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Rappahannock Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Rappahannock Community College earn around $24,024 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,792 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Rappahannock Community College

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Virginia Western Community College landed the #13 spot for individualized studies this year. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke. There were roughly 184 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Virginia Western Community College earn around $22,382 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,988 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Virginia Western Community College

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Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #14 spot for individualized studies this year. Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 78 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Southwest Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Southwest Virginia Community College earn around $23,756 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Southwest Virginia Community College

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New River Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Dublin. About 34 individualized studies degrees were awarded at New River Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from New River Community College generally make around $25,746. Students borrow a median of $10,600 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for New River Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College placed #16 among the best individualized studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. About 111 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Piedmont Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Piedmont Virginia Community College generally make around $29,027. Students borrow a median of $9,325 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Patrick Henry Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 107 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Patrick Henry Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Patrick Henry Community College generally make around $21,360. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Patrick Henry Community College

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Eastern Shore Community College landed the #18 spot for individualized studies this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Melfa. There were roughly 34 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Read more about the individualized studies program at Eastern Shore Community College

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Dabney S Lancaster Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. Located in the rural area of Clifton Forge, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a small public university. Dabney S Lancaster Community College awarded about 61 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. See the full individualized studies program report for Dabney S Lancaster Community College

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Danville Community College came in at #20 for individualized studies this year. Located in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 84 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Danville Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $28,056 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,199. Read more about the individualized studies program at Danville Community College

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Virginia Highlands Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Abingdon. There were roughly 62 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Highlands Community College in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Virginia Highlands Community College earn a median of $16,365 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. See the full individualized studies program report for Virginia Highlands Community College

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Wytheville Community College landed the #22 spot for individualized studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Wytheville. There were roughly 98 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Wytheville Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Wytheville Community College earn around $22,162 in the first couple years of their career. Wytheville Community College graduates carry a median of $8,438 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for Wytheville Community College

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Central Virginia Community College landed the #23 spot for individualized studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lynchburg. There were roughly 173 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Central Virginia Community College earn a median of $19,009 early in their careers. Central Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $9,758 in student loans. Get the full individualized studies details for Central Virginia Community College

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Paul D Camp Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. This small public university is located in the town of Franklin. About 39 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Paul D Camp Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Paul D Camp Community College earn a median of $27,232 early in their careers. Paul D Camp Community College graduates carry a median of $7,955 in student loans. Read more about the individualized studies program at Paul D Camp Community College

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Mountain Empire Community College placed #25 among the best individualized studies schools. Mountain Empire Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Big Stone Gap. There were roughly 120 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Mountain Empire Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Mountain Empire Community College earn around $18,017 in the first couple years of their career. Mountain Empire Community College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the individualized studies program at Mountain Empire Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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