Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Southwest Virginia Community College is a public institution in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,651 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,221 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 45.0%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,005 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,221
Graduation Rate
45.0%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,005
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,651
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,075
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,513
Pell Grant Rate
46.2%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,800
Income $30K–$48K
$4,430
Income $48K–$75K
$7,391
Income $110K+
$7,863
Student Demographics
Women
56.2%
White
89.9%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
2.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
2.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,579 | 152 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,168 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 19 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,164 | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,441 | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $48,398 | 65 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 40 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,827 | 31 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 23 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 22 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 21 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | $38,251 | 4 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Virginia
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Virginia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI Colleges in Virginia
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