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
- 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 (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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Virginia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI Colleges in Virginia
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