Major Programs at NOVA

Northern Virginia Community College offers 97 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 97
  • Total number of online programs: 11
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. Northern Virginia Community College offers 97 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 8,195 students have completed their study at Northern Virginia Community College.
Offered Degrees at Northern Virginia Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate1702,503
Associate's Degree49115,692
Total97118,195

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Northern Virginia Community College offers 97 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 8,195 students have completed their studies.
  • 5,692 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 2,503 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 34
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations7
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant27
Architecture [+] 7
Architectural Technology/Technician7
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1,216
Computer and Information Sciences136
Information Technology403
Computer Science294
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance383
Engineering [+] 216
Engineering216
Engineering Technology [+] 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Industrial Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 7
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation7
Work and Family Studies [+] 83
Child Care Provider/Assistant83
Legal Studies [+] 30
Legal Assistant/Paralegal30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1,392
General Studies1,149
Humanities/Humanistic Studies243
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3
Biology/Biological Sciences3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 318
Biological and Physical Sciences318
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management0
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 3
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician3
Psychology [+] 161
Psychology161
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 189
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration25
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies164
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Social Sciences [+] 371
Social Sciences371
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 65
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology25
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician40
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 228
Visual and Performing Arts17
Design and Visual Communications46
Interior Design27
Film/Cinema/Video Studies42
Photography8
Art/Art Studies88
Visual and Performing Arts (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 320
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist27
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician8
Occupational Therapist Assistant23
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant25
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)16
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist12
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician18
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer28
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse144
Business [+] 1022
Business Administration and Management904
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)57
Accounting and Related Services (other)35
Hospitality Administration/Management26
Total5,692
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 5
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)5
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 8
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts8
Engineering Technology [+] 4
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD4
Work and Family Studies [+] 58
Child Care Provider/Assistant58
English Language and Literature [+] 8
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2,346
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)2,346
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 14
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2
Design and Visual Communications2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 17
Dental Assisting/Assistant10
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling7
Business [+] 30
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0
Accounting and Related Services (other)30
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Total2,503

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