Best Degree Completion Programs in Virginia 2027

Why it ranks #1: 74% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its rate is $271 per credit for Virginia residents (the lowest on this list).

James Madison University's Adult Degree Program is made for people with 30 or more transferable credits and a 2.0 GPA, ages 22 and up. You build an Individualized Study major from tracks, can include professional or military learning, and can take classes online or on the Harrisonburg campus. JMU is also on the community college guaranteed admissions list.

Why it ranks #2: 75% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $448 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 5 other colleges on this list).

George Mason University in Fairfax offers its Economics BA 100% online. Competitive transfer applicants should have 24 earned semester credits, a 2.5 GPA, college English composition and college-level math. Mason is also among the public universities in the Virginia Community College System guaranteed admissions agreements, which helps if your credits started at a community college.

Why it ranks #3: 60% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $443 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

Old Dominion University in Norfolk lists $443 per credit for eligible Virginia residents this fall and $453 for out-of-state students, a small gap that helps online students from anywhere. The Psychology BS completion route takes up to 90 credits and 120 total. Courses run eight weeks, and many have no scheduled class meeting, which leaves room for a work schedule.

Why it ranks #4: 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and 35% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Mary Baldwin University runs its undergraduate programs 100% online, with business degrees that connect students to local and regional employers. Tuition is $460 per credit hour. Students with a 2.0 GPA on their latest college transcripts are accepted automatically, and the transfer policy counts credits from accredited schools and relevant work and life experience.

Why it ranks #5: Its online rate is $300 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list) and 53% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

At $300 per credit hour, Hampton University's online General Studies BA is built for people who collected credit hours in a non-specific major, military and civilian students alike. The degree totals 120 credits. You can apply with unofficial transcripts from every school you attended and send official copies within 60 days of enrolling.

Why it ranks #6: 58% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and 26% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

Do you hold an associate of applied science degree? Averett University in Danville built its online Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership Studies for that background. It accepts up to 60 transfer credits, requires a C or better, and orders your transcripts for you with a free evaluation. You take at least 30 credits with Averett.

Why it ranks #7: 74% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $455 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list).

Liberty University in Lynchburg reviews prior college work for transfer of up to 75% of the degree total, so as many as 90 of the 120 credits for the Interdisciplinary Studies BS. The online format commonly uses eight-week courses, and the interdisciplinary plan combines the academic areas you choose into one customized degree.

Why it ranks #8: 74% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $470 per credit for Virginia residents.

Regent University in Virginia Beach lets you start the Healthcare Management BS by submitting your high school or college transcripts, with Regent requesting authorization to obtain the official records. The program lists 120 or more credit hours and covers hospitals, ambulatory services and private practice management, plus patient rights, consent and liability.

Why it ranks #9: It accepts up to 96 transfer credits (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $450 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list).

Batten University accepts up to 96 credits from four-year institutions or 64 from two-year ones, plus 32 for prior learning. Virginia community college associate degree holders are guaranteed junior standing. The Comprehensive Liberal Studies BA lets you design your own program in seven-week courses, and tuition is $450 per credit hour with electronic textbooks included.

Why it ranks #10: Its rate is $463 per credit for Virginia residents (lower than 1 other college on this list) and 10% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 3 other colleges on this list).

Norfolk State's Interdisciplinary Studies degree was its first fully online program, and it requires no campus visits. Virginia community college graduates with an associate degree may be granted junior status. Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA and credit with a C or better. Some classes run in 7- or 8-week mini-terms.