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2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

3 Schools Ranked
$12,632 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,565 Avg Student Debt

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 3 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

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#1

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
$15,028 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Commonwealth University the best school in Virginia for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Virginia who attend VCU full time pay an average of $15,028 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,366.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VCU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
$5,561 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,837 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they attend Tidewater Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,837 in student loans.

Tidewater Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia
$17,308 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,150 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach, expect to pay an average of $17,308 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,150 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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