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Coding and software development courses in Virginia

15 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these software development programs, and Virginia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Virginia, 5 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 15 programs here are software testing and QA course (5 programs), coding bootcamp (3 programs), software or app development certificate (3 programs), programming language or developer tool course (2 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

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How much do coding and software development courses cost in Virginia?

$2,690 to $12,000 is what most coding and software programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $720 to $37,363

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
10 to 25 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Virginia may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Virginia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 coding and software programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Software testing and QA courseIn personEducation and courses

    Software Testing / Quality Assurance

    Learnix Tree Center, LLC

    Vienna

    Education and courses

    Learnix Tree Center, LLC, ViennaSoftware testing and QA courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$69,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    46 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Software Testing / Quality Assurance at Learnix Tree Center, LLC
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,463
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    224
    Earned a year, estimated
    $69,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    46

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate in Science, Computer and Information Science, concentration in Software Development

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia BeachProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$37,363
    More details about Associate in Science, Computer and Information Science, concentration in Software Development at ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    8%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    212
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $37,363

  • Software testing and QA courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Software Testing

    PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology, Inc.

    Falls Church

    No diploma needed

    PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology, Inc., Falls ChurchSoftware testing and QA courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Software Testing at PeopleNTech Institute of Information Technology, Inc.
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,046
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17

  • Coding bootcampOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Full Time Java Web Application Development Bootcamp

    Tech Elevator, Inc.

    Based in Cleveland, OH

    Prerequisite courses

    Tech Elevator, Inc., based in Cleveland, OHCoding bootcampOnline · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$63,900
    Price if you pay yourself$16,500
    More details about Full Time Java Web Application Development Bootcamp at Tech Elevator, Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,975
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,500

  • Software testing and QA courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Testing Analyst

    NuPaths

    Based in Harrisburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths, based in Harrisburg, PASoftware testing and QA courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    More details about Software Testing Analyst at NuPaths
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000

  • Web development courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT: Web Programmer CSC

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,182
    More details about IT: Web Programmer CSC at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $622
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,182

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program Coding

    University of The Potomac

    Falls Church

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of The Potomac, Falls ChurchProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$720
    More details about Program Coding at University of The Potomac
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $720

  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personNo diploma needed

    TAIT 0521-Python Programming

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu, FairfaxProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$835
    School website, TAIT 0521-Python Programming at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    More details about TAIT 0521-Python Programming at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $835
    School website, TAIT 0521-Python Programming at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Automation Testing I

    Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Virginia Community College, AnnandaleSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,199
    School website, Automation Testing I at Northern Virginia Community College
    More details about Automation Testing I at Northern Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    School website, Automation Testing I at Northern Virginia Community College

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Automation Testing II

    Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Virginia Community College, AnnandaleSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,199
    School website, Automation Testing II at Northern Virginia Community College
    More details about Automation Testing II at Northern Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    School website, Automation Testing II at Northern Virginia Community College

  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Engineering Technologies Program

    Visible Edge, Inc., dba Visible Edge Institute

    Based in Nashua, NH

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Visible Edge, Inc., dba Visible Edge Institute, based in Nashua, NHSoftware or app development certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    School website, Software Engineering Technologies Program at Visible Edge, Inc., dba Visible Edge Institute
    More details about Software Engineering Technologies Program at Visible Edge, Inc., dba Visible Edge Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    School website, Software Engineering Technologies Program at Visible Edge, Inc., dba Visible Edge Institute

  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programmer

    SyLearn

    Based in Arlington, VA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SyLearn, based in Arlington, VASoftware or app development certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    School website, Computer Programmer at SyLearn
    More details about Computer Programmer at SyLearn
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    School website, Computer Programmer at SyLearn

  • Coding bootcampHybridNo diploma needed

    Coding Bootcamp

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute - CPE

    Arlington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute - CPE, ArlingtonCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000
    More details about Coding Bootcamp at Virginia Polytechnic Institute - CPE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,000

  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development Certificate

    Old Dominion University

    Based in Norfolk, VA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Old Dominion University, based in Norfolk, VASoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000
    More details about Software Development Certificate at Old Dominion University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,000

  • Coding bootcampOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Part Time Java Web Application Development Bootcamp

    Tech Elevator, Inc.

    Based in Cleveland, OH

    Prerequisite courses

    Tech Elevator, Inc., based in Cleveland, OHCoding bootcampOnline · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,500
    More details about Part Time Java Web Application Development Bootcamp at Tech Elevator, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,500

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Virginia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in Virginia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
15th of 32
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
15 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in Washington, Virginia Beach, Roanoke and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 programs are online.

Other training in Virginia

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Virginia

Where the Virginia software development program numbers come from

Which Virginia software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs Virginia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Virginia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List