by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking is part of that endeavor. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Virginia to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality 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.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Washington and Lee University to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Virginia in this year’s ranking. Washington and Lee is located in Lexington, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Washington and Lee University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $743.
A rank of #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their degree. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Virginia - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #1 in 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 $7,775.
Out of the 40 bachelor’s degree schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is William & Mary a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,717.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Military Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. VMI is a public institution located in Lexington, Virginia.
Not only is Virginia Military Institute a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,552.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list means Virginia Tech is a great place for students working on their degree. This large public school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Virginia Tech has the honor of being ranked #2 in 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 $13,739.
With a ranking of #6, University of Richmond did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Located in University of Richmond, Virginia, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Richmond a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,860.
George Mason University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia.
George Mason University has the honor of being ranked #5 in 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 $14,429.
James Madison University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #8. This large public school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, James Madison University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,826.
With a ranking of #9, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school located in Richmond, Virginia.
Not only is Virginia Commonwealth University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,349.
Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia.
Not only is Old Dominion University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,740.
Radford University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Located in Radford, Virginia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Radford University has the honor of being ranked #21 in 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 $13,135.
Hampden - Sydney College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Hampden-Sydney, 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, Hampden - Sydney College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,192.
Norfolk State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Norfolk State is a medium-sized public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia.
Norfolk State University has the honor of being ranked #33 in 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 $10,890.
Eastern Mennonite University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Eastern Mennonite University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,181.
University of Mary Washington ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Not only is University of Mary Washington a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,988.
With a ranking of #16, Randolph - Macon College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Randolph - Macon is located in Ashland, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Randolph - Macon College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,407.
Bridgewater College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #17. Bridgewater College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bridgewater, Virginia.
Bridgewater College has the honor of being ranked #24 in 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 $15,411.
With a ranking of #18, Regent University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Regent University is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,461.
Longwood University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Longwood is a public institution located in Farmville, Virginia.
Not only is Longwood University a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,351.
Virginia Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Virginia Wesleyan University has the honor of being ranked #31 in 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 $16,814.
With a ranking of #21, Christopher Newport University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Located in Newport News, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
Christopher Newport University has the honor of being ranked #13 in 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 $22,326.
Roanoke College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Roanoke is located in Salem, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Roanoke College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $20,142.
Emory and Henry College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia list. Emory, 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, Emory and Henry College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $20,216.
Virginia State University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Virginia State is a public institution located in Petersburg, Virginia.
Virginia State University has the honor of being ranked #37 in 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 $14,577.
Shenandoah University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Virginia ranking. Shenandoah University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Winchester, Virginia.
Shenandoah University has the honor of being ranked #12 in 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 $24,392.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
