Is Northern Virginia Community College worth it?
Northern Virginia Community College is a public, two-year institution in Annandale, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 6,350 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies; business administration and management; and business administration, management and operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,218
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,487
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,557
Average net price
$9,919
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
6,350
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
33,048
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 | $32,144 | $53,107 | 299 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $24,353 | $46,886 | 133 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $30,503 | $61,649 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $39,679 | $67,847 | 107 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $23,637 | $48,344 | 106 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $54,742 | $77,908 | 52 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $74,050 | $95,531 | 49 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $72,905 | $92,415 | 44 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $21,923 | $46,956 | 41 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $70,727 | $91,137 | 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $47,527 | $56,907 | 26 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $33,232 | $41,159 | 25 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $42,966 | $53,890 | 24 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,012 | $32,486 | 23 |
| Computer Science | Associate | $48,889 | $83,554 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 760 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 724 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 444 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 405 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 396 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 325 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 268 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 209 |
| Engineering, General | Associate | 193 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 184 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 10,998 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15% | 8,209 |
| Retail Trade | 14% | 7,700 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 4,792 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 3,214 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 3,066 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 2,519 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 2,514 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northern Virginia 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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