Best Web Design Schools Near Hopewell, VA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hopewell, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $132,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Hopewell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web design programs near Hopewell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hopewell city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hopewell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Brightpoint Community College

Chester, VA 7.1 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,223
Avg net price $5,490/yr
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  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, VA 41.5 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,121
Avg net price $4,343/yr
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  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, VA 50.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,996
Avg net price $7,012/yr
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  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA 63.3 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,349
Avg net price $11,762/yr
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  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA 81.5 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,752
Avg net price $5,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA 106.6 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,557
Avg net price $9,919/yr
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  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA 147.1 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,787
Avg net price $4,966/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA 262.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,681
Avg net price $5,375/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia web design page.

Web Design Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,660 Richmond, VA $65,026
Web Developers $117,090 Richmond, VA $119,602
Graphic Designers $66,350 Richmond, VA $67,773
Special Effects Artists and Animators $76,380 Richmond, VA $78,018
Art Directors $99,610 Richmond, VA $101,747
Software Developers $132,120 Richmond, VA $134,954
Commercial and Industrial Designers $89,360 Richmond, VA $91,277
Desktop Publishers N/A VA statewide –

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hopewell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,944 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,681 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 12.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Hopewell, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs near Hopewell. The closest is Brightpoint Community College in Chester, VA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Piedmont Virginia Community College (81.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles near Hopewell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles near Hopewell are: Software Developers ($132,120), Web Developers ($117,090), Art Directors ($99,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hopewell an affordable place to study web design?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Hopewell

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hopewell:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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