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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

21 Schools Ranked
$5,401 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, Virginia
$4,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Piedmont Virginia Community College the best school in Virginia for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PVCC is $4,790. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,793.

One thing to take note of is that PVCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, Virginia
$4,725 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wytheville Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they attend WCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728.

Online courses are available at WCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, Virginia
$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mountain Empire Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MECC is $4,710. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,713.

MECC 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, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, Virginia
$5,364 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Ridge Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,364 in tuition and fees if they attend BRCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,367.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BRCC. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

Students from Virginia who attend Northern Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648.

You may have the opportunity 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.

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#6

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg, Virginia
$4,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,838 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Virginia Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,841.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Virginia Community College. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,695 Average Tuition & Fees

Southside Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,695 in tuition and fees if they attend Southside Virginia Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,698.

Southside Virginia 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

Liberty University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

If you want to attend Liberty University, expect to pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Liberty University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia
$4,806 Average Tuition & Fees

Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TNCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,809.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TNCC. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, Virginia
$4,739 Average Tuition & Fees

Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,739 in tuition and fees if they attend Lord Fairfax Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,742.

Lord Fairfax Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

Full Lord Fairfax Community College Report

#11

Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia
$4,725 Average Tuition & Fees

Danville Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

Students from Virginia who attend Danville Community College full time pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728.

Depending on your major, you may be able 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.

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$5,355 Average Tuition & Fees

Virginia Western Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Virginia Western Community College is $5,355. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,358.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Virginia Western Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Virginia Western Community College Report

$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees

Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend VHCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,713.

One thing to take note of is that VHCC does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

Full Virginia Highlands Community College Report

#14

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
$5,561 Average Tuition & Fees

Tidewater Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking.

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.

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.

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#15

Southwest Virginia Community College

Richlands, Virginia
$4,703 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Virginia who attend Southwest Virginia full time pay an average of $4,703 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,706.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Virginia. 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

#16

Patrick Henry Community College

Martinsville, Virginia
$4,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Patrick Henry Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Patrick Henry. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,723.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Patrick Henry. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
$3,998 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Reynolds Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Virginia who attend Reynolds Community College full time pay an average of $3,998 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,800.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Reynolds Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, Virginia
$4,820 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Rappahannock Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RCC is $4,820. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,823.

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.

Full Rappahannock Community College Report

#19

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees

John Tyler Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,803.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at John Tyler Community College. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Paul D Camp Community College

Franklin, Virginia
$4,730 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Paul D Camp Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Virginia who attend Paul D Camp Community College full time pay an average of $4,730 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,733.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Paul D Camp Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Germanna Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they attend Germanna Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,916.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Germanna Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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