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Featured Individualized Studies Programs
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AA in Liberal Arts
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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BA in General Studies
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall individualized studies education in Virginia.
Top Schools in Individualized Studies
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in individualized studies. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 146 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $41,398 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mary Washington came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 30 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $37,677 in their early career. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $22,354 in student loans.
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Northern Virginia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 127 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $28,249 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree.
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Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown. About 451 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $21,827 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,865.
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Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public university. About 174 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave generally make around $24,029. Typical student debt for the program is $8,625.
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Germanna Community College placed #6 among the best individualized studies schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Locust Grove. About 462 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Germanna Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $26,563 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,227.
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Tidewater Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public institution. Tidewater Community College awarded about 103 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Tidewater Community College earn around $29,491 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,971 to complete this degree.
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John Tyler Community College landed the #8 spot for individualized studies this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 194 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from John Tyler Community College earn around $25,346 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,055 to complete this degree.
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College placed #9 among the best individualized studies schools. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Richmond. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College awarded about 376 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College generally make around $27,924. Students borrow a median of $9,125 to complete this degree.
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Southside Virginia Community College earned the #10 position for individualized studies this year. Southside Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alberta. About 159 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Southside Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Southside Virginia Community College generally make around $23,346. Southside Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Thomas Nelson Community College earned the #11 position for individualized studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hampton. Thomas Nelson Community College awarded about 133 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Thomas Nelson Community College earn a median of $31,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,165 to complete this degree.
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Patrick Henry Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Martinsville. Patrick Henry Community College awarded about 94 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Patrick Henry Community College earn a median of $21,360 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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New River Community College earned the #13 position for individualized studies this year. New River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Dublin. New River Community College awarded about 42 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of New River Community College earn a median of $25,746 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,600 to complete this degree.
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Southwest Virginia Community College earned the #14 position for individualized studies this year. Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff. Southwest Virginia Community College awarded about 69 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Southwest Virginia Community College generally make around $23,756. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Dabney S Lancaster Community College landed the #15 spot for individualized studies this year. Set in the rural area of Clifton Forge, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a small public institution. There were roughly 78 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Dabney S Lancaster Community College in the most recent data year.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College earned the #16 position for individualized studies this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 92 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Piedmont Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $29,027 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,325.
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Virginia Western Community College placed #17 among the best individualized studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Roanoke. About 165 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $22,382 early in their careers. Virginia Western Community College graduates carry a median of $10,988 in student loans.
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Rappahannock Community College landed the #18 spot for individualized studies this year. Rappahannock Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Glenns. Rappahannock Community College awarded about 215 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Rappahannock Community College earn around $24,024 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,792.
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Danville Community College came in at #19 for individualized studies this year. Located in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 33 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Danville Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Danville Community College earn around $28,056 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,199.
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Wytheville Community College came in at #20 for individualized studies this year. Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wytheville. Wytheville Community College awarded about 84 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $22,162 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,438 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Shore Community College came in at #21 for individualized studies this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Melfa. There were roughly 21 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Shore Community College in the most recent data year.
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Virginia Highlands Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Abingdon. There were roughly 59 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Highlands Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $16,365 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Paul D Camp Community College placed #23 among the best individualized studies schools. This small public university is located in the town of Franklin. There were roughly 48 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Paul D Camp Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Paul D Camp Community College earn around $27,232 in the first couple years of their career. Paul D Camp Community College graduates carry a median of $7,955 in student loans.
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Central Virginia Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Central Virginia Community College awarded about 299 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Central Virginia Community College generally make around $19,009. Students borrow a median of $9,758 to complete this degree.
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Mountain Empire Community College landed the #25 spot for individualized studies this year. Set in the town of Big Stone Gap, Mountain Empire Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 114 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Mountain Empire Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Mountain Empire Community College earn around $18,017 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,384.
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