Ranking

Best Computer Software and Media Applications Colleges in Virginia 2026

Piedmont Virginia Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 17.09 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Virginia colleges offering Computer Software and Media Applications, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $5,963
Top earnings 10y: $86,863
Public / Private: 7 / 1

Piedmont Virginia Community College

A+

Charlottesville, VA · Public

ROI score: 17.09
Net price: $5,963
Earnings 10y: $40,752
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, VA · Public

ROI score: 13.55
Net price: $7,012
Earnings 10y: $37,996
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA · Public

ROI score: 13.50
Net price: $9,919
Earnings 10y: $53,557
Acceptance: Open / not reported

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public

ROI score: 10.65
Net price: $17,915
Earnings 10y: $76,343
Acceptance: 87.5%

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public

ROI score: 10.07
Net price: $21,565
Earnings 10y: $86,863
Acceptance: 16.8%

Radford University

Radford, VA · Public

ROI score: 9.22
Net price: $14,578
Earnings 10y: $53,739
Acceptance: 89.5%

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA · Public

ROI score: 8.15
Net price: $11,762
Earnings 10y: $38,349
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.82
Net price: $30,298
Earnings 10y: $58,433
Acceptance: 77%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Virginia schools with positive Computer Software and Media Applications program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.88 (7 public, 1 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, VA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Virginia colleges are in this list?

8 Virginia colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.