Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
100
Online Programs
25
Offered Degrees at NOVA
Northern Virginia Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Northern Virginia Community College offers 100 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 49 | 18 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 34 | 4 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 17 | 3 |
| Total | 100 | 25 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
NOVA Associate's Programs
Northern Virginia Community College offers Associate's degree with 49 major programs. Among them 18 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 49 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1,279 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | 114 | $28,000 |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 396 | - |
| Computer Science | ✔ | 325 | $34,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 444 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 14 | |
| Education | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 193 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 193 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 73 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 932 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 760 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✔ | 172 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 92 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 92 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 182 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✔ | 182 | $32,200 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 209 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 209 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 178 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 24 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 154 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✔ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 268 | |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | 268 | $27,100 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 76 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 44 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 221 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 112 | - |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 285 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 127 | $59,800 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 813 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 724 | $31,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✔ | 50 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | ✔ | 30 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
NOVA Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Northern Virginia Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 34 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 159 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | 132 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 25 | |
| Education | ✔ | 25 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Surveying Engineering | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 202 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 184 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 72 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | 72 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 65 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | - | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | - | - |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 421 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✕ | 405 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | ✔ | 16 | - |
NOVA 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Northern Virginia Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 17 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 55 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | 55 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 127 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | 127 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
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