Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $5,703
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,786
- Average Net Price
- $8,554
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.9%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,228
- Books & Supplies
- $1,800
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 7.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,294 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,978 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,033 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $13,405 |
| $110,001+ | $15,414 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,300 annually at NOVA, while those making over $110,000 face $15,400 per year. The total two-year cost ranges from $12,600 to $30,800 depending on family income. Only 20% of students receive any financial aid, reflecting the already low in-state tuition of $5,703.
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, translating to monthly payments of $117. With median earnings hitting $53,557 ten years after graduation, that monthly payment represents just 2.5% of gross income for typical graduates. The 89% employment rate shows strong job placement despite the modest 37% graduation rate within six years.
Working-class families get the strongest value proposition here. Students from households earning less than $48,000 pay roughly half what higher-income families do, making NOVA one of the most affordable pathways to career training in the expensive Washington DC metro area.
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, translating to monthly payments of $117. With median earnings hitting $53,557 ten years after graduation, that monthly payment represents just 2.5% of gross income for typical graduates. The 89% employment rate shows strong job placement despite the modest 37% graduation rate within six years.
Working-class families get the strongest value proposition here. Students from households earning less than $48,000 pay roughly half what higher-income families do, making NOVA one of the most affordable pathways to career training in the expensive Washington DC metro area.
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