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#9 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
56 Colleges
36,792 Yearly Graduations
$51,627 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Virginia is ranked #9 in the nation with 36,792 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $12,907, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $16,430. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

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#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
12,328 Yearly Degrees
$8,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Liberty University ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 12,328 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Liberty University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,847 $7,847
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $513 $513
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $472 $472

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
4,386 Yearly Degrees
$16,644 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

George Mason University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 4,386 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for George Mason University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,035 $34,347
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,609 $3,609
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $693 $1,581

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
3,158 Yearly Degrees
$20,906 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of Virginia handed out 3,158 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Virginia - Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,674 $29,606
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,232 $3,914
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $795 $1,340

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
2,463 Yearly Degrees
$16,522 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Virginia Tech handed out 2,463 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Virginia Tech

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,098 $28,415
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,424 $3,028
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $783 $1,579

#5

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
2,362 Yearly Degrees
$15,518 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, VCU ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 2,362 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Virginia Commonwealth University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,618 $25,956
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,900 $3,590
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $701 $1,442

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,646 Yearly Degrees
$17,190 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Regent University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,646 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Regent University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,590 $15,590
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,600 $1,600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
1,352 Yearly Degrees
$13,224 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Old Dominion ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,352 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Old Dominion University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,207 $29,851
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,017 $3,437
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $551 $1,387

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
1,029 Yearly Degrees
$16,618 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, William & Mary ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 1,029 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for William & Mary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,516 $28,305
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $6,102 $6,673
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $584 $1,573

#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
801 Yearly Degrees
$12,514 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

James Madison University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 801 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for James Madison University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,184 $27,888
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,330 $1,858
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $466 $1,184

#10

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
675 Yearly Degrees
$23,430 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Shenandoah ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 675 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Shenandoah University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,080 $22,080
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,350 $1,350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $920 $920

#11

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
563 Yearly Degrees
$11,759 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Lynchburg handed out 563 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Lynchburg

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,614 $11,614
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $145 $145
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $645 $645

#12

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
507 Yearly Degrees
$12,535 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Radford ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 507 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Radford University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,915 $17,441
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,620 $4,067
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $371 $726

#13

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
502 Yearly Degrees
$21,016 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Marymount University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 502 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Marymount University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,520 $20,520
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $496 $496
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,140 $1,140

#14

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
488 Yearly Degrees
$22,901 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Eastern Virginia Medical School ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 488 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Virginia Medical School

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,661 $25,211
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,240 $1,240
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $972 $1,082

#15

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Blacksburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
475 Yearly Degrees

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 475 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

#16

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
438 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - Virginia handed out 438 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Virginia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#17

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
267 Yearly Degrees
$25,620 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

URichmond handed out 267 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Richmond

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $25,620 $25,620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,068 $1,068

#18

University of Management and Technology

Arlington, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
248 Yearly Degrees
$7,110 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Management and Technology handed out 248 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Management and Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,020 $7,020
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $90 $90
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $390 $390

#19

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
220 Yearly Degrees
$13,170 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mary Baldwin University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 220 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mary Baldwin University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,000 $13,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $170 $170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $701 $701

#20

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
206 Yearly Degrees
$13,134 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Hampton handed out 206 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hampton University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,099 $13,099
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $35 $35
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $665 $665

#21

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
204 Yearly Degrees
$9,126 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Longwood ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 204 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Longwood University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,480 $17,910
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,646 $2,646
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $507 $1,162

#22

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
181 Yearly Degrees
$12,960 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

ECPI University handed out 181 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #22 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for ECPI University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,960 $12,960

#23

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
164 Yearly Degrees
$11,388 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMW handed out 164 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #23 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Mary Washington

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,676 $18,396
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,712 $2,712
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $631 $1,171

#24

University of the Potomac - VA Campus

Vienna, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
160 Yearly Degrees
$5,850 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 56 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, University of the Potomac - VA Campus ranked #24 in terms of popularity with 160 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of the Potomac - VA Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,400 $5,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450

#25

Bluefield College

Bluefield, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
142 Yearly Degrees
$9,234 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bluefield College was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 142 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bluefield College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,640 $8,640
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $594 $594
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $480 $480

Other Virginia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Norfolk State University 134
27 Stratford University 127
28 Averett University 126
29 Eastern Mennonite University 123
30 Washington and Lee University 118
31 Emory and Henry College 110
32 Virginia State University 100
32 Virginia Union University 100
34 IGlobal University 98
35 Divine Mercy University 92
36 Virginia University of Integrative Medicine 91
37 Christopher Newport University 85
38 Hollins University 61
39 Appalachian School of Law 57
40 Appalachian College of Pharmacy 55
41 South University, Richmond 50
42 DeVry University - Virginia 46
43 Virginia International University 41
44 Union Presbyterian Seminary 39
45 Virginia Wesleyan University 36
46 Bridgewater College 30
46 South University, Virginia Beach 30
48 American National University 25
49 Randolph College 17
50 Sentara College of Health Sciences 15
51 Veritas Baptist College 13
52 Virginia Beach Theological Seminary 4
52 Sweet Briar College 4
54 Ferrum College 0
54 Virginia University of Lynchburg 0
54 Lotus School of Integrated Professions 0

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