K-12

The Commonwealth was the first state in the nation to adopt CS standards across the K-12 continuum, having integrated these disciplines into Standards of Learning (SOLs) in 2016. With dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment with their local community college, local high school students can take classes where they can receive college credit for their courses and earn industry certifications allowing students to exit high school and enter directly into a career field.

The nonprofit CodeVA partners with schools, parents, and communities to bring equitable computer science education to all of Virginia’s students.

Higher Ed - Community College

A Virginia community college can be reached within 30 minutes of every Virginian. As an aligned system, there is the benefit of programming that is consistent and centrally recognized across 23 colleges, institutions which serve unique regions and diverse business partners.

Higher Ed - 4-Year

Virginia’s colleges and universities are working to meet the increasing demand for tech talent. Fifty-seven of Virginia’s educational institutions offer CS degrees. In Virginia, over 2,900 traditional computer and information sciences degrees were awarded during the 2018-19 academic year (IPEDS).

The Commonwealth is home to renowned universities that offer an unrivaled set of innovation partnerships. These include the University of Virginia, the nation’s 3rd-ranked and one of the country’s oldest public universities; Virginia Tech, one of the premier science and technical universities; and George Mason University, home to one of the largest CS departments in the U.S.