2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named Reynolds Community College the best value school in Virginia for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Richmond, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 113 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Reynolds Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Reynolds 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. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rappahannock Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. RCC is a small public school situated in Glenns, Virginia. It awarded 71 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RCC are $10,823 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,807 in student loans.
RCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
RCC also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #3.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Nelson Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. TNCC is located in Hampton, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 associate degrees to qualified students.
TNCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,809 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,613 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TNCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
TNCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list.
The excellent associate degree programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Virginia. Located in Chester, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 111 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
John Tyler Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,803 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,926 in student loans.
John Tyler 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Germanna Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Germanna Community College is a public institution located in Locust Grove, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 133 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Germanna Community College are $10,916 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,120 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Germanna Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Germanna Community College also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #5.
Southside Virginia Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Southside Virginia Community College is a small public school situated in Alberta, Virginia. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southside Virginia Community College are $10,698 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southside Virginia Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Virginia Highlands Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the small public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
VHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,713 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,003 in student loans.
VHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wytheville Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. WCC is a small public school situated in Wytheville, Virginia. It awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WCC are $10,728 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,925 in student loans.
WCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This large public school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 97 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College are $11,648 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,116 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Virginia Community College also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #2.
Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Middletown, Virginia, and it awarded 106 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Lord Fairfax Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,742 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,743 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Lord Fairfax Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a small public school located in Clifton Forge, Virginia that handed out 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at DSLCC are $10,713 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,767 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DSLCC. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. PVCC is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PVCC are $10,793 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,693 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PVCC. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mountain Empire Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Big Stone Gap, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MECC are $10,713 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,145 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MECC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Paul D Camp Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Paul D Camp Community College is a small public school located in Franklin, Virginia that handed out 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Paul D Camp Community College are $10,733 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,455 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Paul D Camp Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Blue Ridge Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. BRCC is located in Weyers Cave, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BRCC are $11,367 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,218 in student loans.
BRCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in Richlands, Virginia, the small public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Southwest Virginia undergraduate students pay an average of $10,706 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,768 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 Southwest Virginia does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Danville Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Danville Community College is a small public school located in Danville, Virginia that handed out 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Danville Community College are $10,728 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $14,241 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Danville 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.
With a ranking of #18, Patrick Henry Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Martinsville, Virginia, the small public school handed out 30 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Patrick Henry are $10,723 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,469 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 Patrick Henry does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Virginia Western Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 associate degrees to qualified students.
Virginia Western Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,358 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,663 in student loans.
Virginia Western 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. 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.
New River Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. NRCC is located in Dublin, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 associate degrees to qualified students.
NRCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,699 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,949 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NRCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tidewater Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the fairly large public school handed out 47 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tidewater Community College are $11,564 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,057 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tidewater Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
ECPI University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 574 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
ECPI University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,479 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $24,838 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECPI University. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, ECPI University is ranked #1 for overall quality in Virginia.
With a ranking of #23, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a small private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 176 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach undergraduate students pay an average of $17,308 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $27,884 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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