Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Abingdon, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Virginia Highlands Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,349 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,681 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 40.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,375 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Electrical & Power Transmission, Machinist, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,681
Graduation Rate
40.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,375
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.08x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,349
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,460
Pell Grant Rate
43.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,927
Income $30K–$48K
$5,078
Income $48K–$75K
$6,189
Income $110K+
$8,843

Student Demographics

Women
60.3%
White
87.8%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
2.5%

Accreditations

Programs (37)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $38,920 139
Registered Nursing $73,295 77
Electrical & Power Transmission $43,026 18
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 8
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $49,569 8
Business Operations Not reported 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 7
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7
Mental Health Services $32,007 7
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 5
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Machinist Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $36,485 99
Electrical & Power Transmission $45,108 47
Machinist $38,088 46
Health Services Administration Not reported 26
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 20
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $65,524 19
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 18
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 17
Practical Nursing Not reported 12
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $45,727 10
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 9
Mental Health Services Not reported 8
Hospitality Management Not reported 6
American Sign Language Not reported 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $31,321 Not reported
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificate 2
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Applied Horticulture Undergraduate Certificate 1
Applied Horticulture Associate 1
Air Transportation Undergraduate Certificate 1
Music Undergraduate Certificate 1
Accounting Associate 1

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