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 Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Virginia to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k 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 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.
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Our analysis found Southside Virginia Community College to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for associate degrees in Virginia in this year’s ranking. Located in Alberta, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
Southside Virginia Community College has the honor of being ranked #8 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,886.
The quality degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia. 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. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,810.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list means Wytheville Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Wytheville, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Wytheville Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,692.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Germanna Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Locust Grove, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Germanna Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,222.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John Tyler Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Chester, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, John Tyler Community College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,384.
With a ranking of #6, Patrick Henry Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Patrick Henry is located in Martinsville, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Patrick Henry Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,626.
Reynolds Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Reynolds Community College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,453.
Virginia Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. This large public school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Not only is Virginia Tech a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,113.
Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #9. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia.
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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,313.
Rappahannock Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. RCC is a public institution located in Glenns, Virginia.
Rappahannock Community College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,233.
Central Virginia Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Central Virginia Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,393.
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Virginia Western Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #12. Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. 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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,929.
Tidewater Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. This fairly large public school is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,846.
Paul D Camp Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Paul D Camp Community College is a small public school situated in Franklin, Virginia.
Not only is Paul D Camp Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,901.
Thomas Nelson Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hampton, Virginia.
Not only is Thomas Nelson Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,177.
Danville Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Danville Community College is a small public school 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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,950.
With a ranking of #17, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Not only is Piedmont Virginia Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,649.
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Virginia Highlands Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. VHCC is a small public school situated in Abingdon, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Virginia Highlands Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,591.
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New River Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Located in Dublin, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is New River Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,469.
Radford University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Located in Radford, Virginia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Radford University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,150.
With a ranking of #21, Dabney S Lancaster Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Clifton Forge, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Dabney S Lancaster Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,732.
Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, the school is a small public institution.
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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,235.
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Blue Ridge Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. Weyers Cave, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Blue Ridge Community College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,850.
Mountain Empire Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. This small public school is located 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 yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,933.
Richard Bland College of William and Mary came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. RBC is a public institution 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. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,928.
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