Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Alberta, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Southside Virginia Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,807 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,371 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.1%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,338 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Machinist, Registered Nursing, and Industrial Production Technology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,371
Graduation Rate
38.1%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,338
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.06x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,807
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,007
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,445
Pell Grant Rate
35.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,751
Income $30K–$48K
$5,815
Income $48K–$75K
$6,773
Student Demographics
Women
64.0%
White
46.7%
Black
40.6%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,809 | 311 |
| Registered Nursing | $69,156 | 40 |
| Mental Health Services | $40,097 | 21 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $48,465 | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 10 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,761 | 214 |
| Practical Nursing | $38,621 | 100 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 56 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 35 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 16 |
| Mental Health Services | $41,420 | 16 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI Colleges in Virginia
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