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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

14 Schools Ranked
$10,686 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,565 Avg Student Debt

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Virginia to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
11 Total Awards
$4,725 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,448 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Danville Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Virginia. Located in Danville, Virginia, the small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Danville Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,448 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.

Online courses are available at Danville Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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5 Total Awards
$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,445 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Virginia Highlands Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. VHCC is located in Abingdon, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VHCC is $4,710. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,713. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from VHCC accumulate an average of $9,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VHCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Tidewater Community College

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

Out of the 14 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tidewater Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend Tidewater Community College full time pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,837 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tidewater Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
3 Total Awards
$15,028 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VCU is $15,028. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,366. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at VCU. 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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1 Total Awards
$4,695 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,858 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Southside Virginia Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Alberta, Virginia, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,695 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southside Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,698. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southside Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $10,858 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Southside Virginia Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the small private for-profit school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

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. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
$34,490 Average Tuition & Fees

Shenandoah University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

Shenandoah does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Shenandoah. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Virginia ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Virginia is $13,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Strayer University - Virginia is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Clifton Forge, Virginia
$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,408 Avg Student Debt

Dabney S Lancaster Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend DSLCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,713. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,408 in student loans.

Online courses are available at DSLCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, Virginia
$4,725 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,447 Avg Student Debt

Wytheville Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend WCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,447 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,425 Avg Student Debt

Northern Virginia Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,425 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northern Virginia Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
$19,785 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Virginia is $19,785. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $54,438.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Virginia. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$9,990 Average Tuition & Fees

University of the Potomac - VA Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,990 to cover tuition and fees at University of the Potomac - VA Campus. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Shore Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

Students from Virginia who attend ESCC full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728.

One thing to take note of is that ESCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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