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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

12 Schools Ranked
$8,643 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,965 Avg Student Debt

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Virginia to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
471 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,838 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in Virginia for computer science students working on their associate degree. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 471 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,479 to cover tuition and fees at ECPI University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,838 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full ECPI University Report

#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
1,146 Total Awards
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,116 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in Annandale, Virginia, the large public school handed out 1,146 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $17,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Report

#3

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
48 Total Awards
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Germanna Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Locust Grove, Virginia. It awarded 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Germanna Community College is $4,913. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,916. Associate Degree recipients from Germanna Community College accumulate an average of $17,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
53 Total Awards
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,926 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Virginia. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Chester, Virginia that handed out 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend John Tyler Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,803. Associate Degree recipients from John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of $17,926 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
32 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,752 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Strayer University - Virginia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Arlington, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Strayer University - Virginia, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Strayer University - Virginia is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#6

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia
45 Total Awards
$4,806 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,613 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 45 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend TNCC full time pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,809. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,613 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Patrick Henry Community College

Martinsville, Virginia
4 Total Awards
$4,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,469 Avg Student Debt

Patrick Henry Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Patrick Henry Community College is a small public school located in Martinsville, Virginia that handed out 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Patrick Henry is $4,720. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,723. On average, associate degree students take out $11,469 in loans while pursuing their degree.

In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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4 Total Awards
$4,703 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,768 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Southwest Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Southwest Virginia is a public institution located in Richlands, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Virginia is $4,703. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,706. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest Virginia accumulate an average of $9,768 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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3 Total Awards
$9,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,418 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of Management and Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. University of Management and Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at University of Management and Technology is $9,450. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,418 in student loans.

Since University of Management and Technology is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#9

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
3 Total Awards
$15,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,772 Avg Student Debt

Stratford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Stratford University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.

Stratford University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,130. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Stratford University accumulate an average of $35,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

American National University

Salem, Virginia
1 Total Awards
$30,510 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, American National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Salem, Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,510 in student loans.

Since American National University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full American National University Report

1 Total Awards
$9,990 Average Tuition & Fees

University of the Potomac - VA Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. University of the Potomac - VA Campus is a very small private for-profit school situated in Vienna, Virginia. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at University of the Potomac - VA Campus is $9,990. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Full University of the Potomac - VA Campus Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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