Is New River Community College worth it?
New River Community College is a public, two-year institution in Dublin, Virginia (small town). It awarded 1,043 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology; and business administration, management and operations.
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Federal context for New River Community College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$37,888
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,197
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,025
Average net price
$6,279
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
1,043
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,965
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,694 | $41,463 | 75 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $62,614 | $72,420 | 60 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $62,688 | $84,571 | 37 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $60,183 | $85,698 | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $25,798 | $34,615 | 18 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $44,377 | $57,233 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | $54,867 | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 273 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 90 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 49 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Associate | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 43 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 40 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 35 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 1,619 |
| Manufacturing | 19% | 1,344 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 793 |
| Educational Services | 9% | 654 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 429 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 420 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 339 |
| Construction | 4% | 297 |
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Sources: federal figures for New River Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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