2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 31 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia
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Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Virginia. Located in Annandale, Virginia, the large public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,425 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the large public school handed out 34 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Virginia is $19,785. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $54,438. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Virginia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Virginia. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the large public school handed out 21 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at VCU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Tidewater Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Virginia. This fairly large public school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tidewater Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Tidewater Community College accumulate an average of $16,837 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Tidewater Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rappahannock Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Glenns, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend RCC full time pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,823. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,247 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Online courses are available at RCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Highlands Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Highlands Community College is a small public school located in Abingdon, Virginia that handed out 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend VHCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,713. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,445 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
VHCC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TNCC is $4,806. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,809. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TNCC accumulate an average of $20,849 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at TNCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
New River Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. NRCC is a small public school situated in Dublin, Virginia. It awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,697 in tuition and fees if they attend NRCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,699. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,464 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NRCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Reynolds Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend Reynolds Community College full time pay an average of $3,998 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,800. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,687 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Reynolds Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
With a ranking of #10, American National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Salem, Virginia, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from American National University accumulate an average of $20,616 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
American National University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Mountain Empire Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the small public school handed out 3 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend MECC full time pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees. 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 $10,481 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MECC. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Dabney S Lancaster Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. DSLCC is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend DSLCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,713. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,408 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
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. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, Wytheville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. WCC is located in Wytheville, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,447 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
WCC 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. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southside Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Alberta, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend Southside Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $4,695 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,698. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,858 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southside Virginia Community College. 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.
Strayer University - Virginia ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private for-profit school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Virginia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Paul D Camp Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Franklin, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,730 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paul D Camp Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,733. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul D Camp Community College accumulate an average of $15,532 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Paul D Camp 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. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,308 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach 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 47% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees if they attend Lord Fairfax Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,742. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,099 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lord Fairfax Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Danville Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. This small public school is located in Danville, Virginia, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend Danville Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,448 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Danville 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Patrick Henry Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Patrick Henry is located in Martinsville, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Patrick Henry. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,723. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Patrick Henry accumulate an average of $10,761 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Patrick Henry. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,703 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Virginia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,706. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,672 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Virginia. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Stratford University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,130 to cover tuition and fees at Stratford University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Stratford University 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Virginia Western Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Virginia Western Community College is $5,355. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,358. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Virginia Western Community College accumulate an average of $17,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of the Potomac - VA Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
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.
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Old Dominion does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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