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2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia

23 Schools Ranked
$8,263 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,965 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 23 schools in Virginia to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for business 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

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
344 Total Awards
$5,561 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,057 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Tidewater Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Virginia. Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 344 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tidewater Community College is $5,561. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,057 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
202 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,805 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 202 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,160. 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 $28,805 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
186 Total Awards
$3,998 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,545 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reynolds Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 186 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $3,998 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reynolds Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,800. On average, associate degree students take out $19,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Reynolds Community College Report

#4

Strayer University - Virginia

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Virginia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 152 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $30,752 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

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

Full Strayer University - Virginia Report

#5

John Tyler Community College

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means John Tyler Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Chester, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 110 associate degree awards 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,803. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,926 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full John Tyler Community College Report

#6

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
1,115 Total Awards
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,116 Avg Student Debt

Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Annandale, Virginia, the large public school handed out 1,115 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,116 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Report

#7

Thomas Nelson Community College

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

Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Hampton, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 119 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees if they attend TNCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,809. On average, associate degree students take out $16,613 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients 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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#8

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, Virginia
67 Total Awards
$4,790 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,693 Avg Student Debt

Piedmont Virginia Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. PVCC is a small public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,790 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,793. On average, associate degree students take out $15,693 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

New River Community College

Dublin, Virginia
45 Total Awards
$4,697 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,949 Avg Student Debt

New River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This small public school is located in Dublin, Virginia, and it awarded 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend NRCC full time pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,699. On average, associate degree students take out $15,949 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full New River Community College Report

#10

Germanna Community College

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

With a ranking of #10, Germanna Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Locust Grove, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 30 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Germanna Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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, 70% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Germanna Community College Report

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

University of Management and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school located in Arlington, Virginia that handed out 19 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. Associate Degree recipients from University of Management and Technology accumulate an average of $19,418 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

University of Management and Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#12

Southwest Virginia Community College

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

Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Southwest Virginia is a small public school situated in Richlands, Virginia. It awarded 18 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,703 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Virginia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,706. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,768 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwest Virginia Community College Report

#13

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
27 Total Awards
$4,725 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,241 Avg Student Debt

Danville Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Danville Community College is a small public school situated in Danville, Virginia. It awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Danville Community College is $4,725. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from Danville Community College accumulate an average of $14,241 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Stratford University

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

Stratford University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Stratford University is a private for-profit institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $35,772 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% 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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#14

American National University

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

American National University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Salem, Virginia, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $30,510 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, American National University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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21 Total Awards
$4,695 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,671 Avg Student Debt

Southside Virginia Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in Alberta, Virginia, the small public school handed out 21 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,695. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,698. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,671 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Richard Bland College of William and Mary

South Prince George, Virginia
8 Total Awards
$8,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,382 Avg Student Debt

Richard Bland College of William and Mary ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in South Prince George, Virginia, the small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend RBC full time pay an average of $8,160 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,130. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,382 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Richard Bland College of William and Mary Report

#18

Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, Virginia
7 Total Awards
$4,820 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,807 Avg Student Debt

Rappahannock Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. RCC is a public institution located in Glenns, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend RCC full time pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,823. On average, associate degree students take out $11,807 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Patrick Henry Community College

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

Patrick Henry Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Patrick Henry is a public institution located in Martinsville, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend Patrick Henry full time pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,723. On average, associate degree students take out $11,469 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Averett University

Danville, Virginia
5 Total Awards
$37,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Averett University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Danville, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,050 to cover tuition and fees at AU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, Virginia
10 Total Awards
$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,145 Avg Student Debt

Mountain Empire Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. MECC is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend MECC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,713. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,145 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Mountain Empire Community College Report

#22

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg, Virginia
25 Total Awards
$4,838 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,176 Avg Student Debt

Central Virginia Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,838 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Virginia Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,841. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,176 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$9,990 Average Tuition & Fees

University of the Potomac - VA Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list.

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.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 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%.

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