What do Southwest Virginia Community College graduates earn?

Southwest Virginia Community College graduates report median earnings of $30,802 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Southwest Virginia Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 34% of graduates.

What share of Southwest Virginia Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Southwest Virginia Community College worth it?

Cedar Bluff, VA · Public · 2-year

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public, two-year institution in Cedar Bluff, Virginia (rural area). It awarded 651 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; allied health diagnostic, intervention; and child care provider.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$30,802

Median earnings 4 years after

$43,371

Median earnings 10 years after

$34,221

Average net price

$6,005

Completion rate

46%

Completions (2024)

651

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,651

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	$23,756	$42,579	65
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$56,221	$73,168	62
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	$29,501	$38,251	44
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$32,327	$45,164	23
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	$19,582	N/A	20
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Area Studies	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	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Surveying Engineering	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	115
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	Certificate 1-2 yrs	69
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other	Certificate 1-2 yrs	42
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	37
Child Care Provider/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	32
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	28
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	27
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	23
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other	Associate	21
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	Associate	20

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	34%	2,466
Retail Trade	10%	753
Public Administration	8%	584
Educational Services	8%	574
Manufacturing	7%	512
Construction	5%	356
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	344
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4%	274

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Sources: federal figures for Southwest 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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