Is Virginia Highlands Community College worth it?
Virginia Highlands Community College is a public, two-year institution in Abingdon, Virginia (small suburb). It awarded 593 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and electrician.
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Federal context for Virginia Highlands Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,930
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,129
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,681
Average net price
$5,375
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
593
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,349
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $65,848 | $73,295 | 86 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $15,962 | $36,485 | 44 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $16,768 | $38,920 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $62,422 | $65,524 | 38 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $32,277 | $45,727 | 29 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,314 | $31,321 | 21 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $21,472 | $38,088 | 18 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $36,340 | $45,108 | 16 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $28,357 | N/A | 16 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | 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 |
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 | 123 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 37 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 25 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 16 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 15 |
| Electrician | Associate | 15 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 36% | 2,017 |
| Manufacturing | 13% | 748 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 649 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 318 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 277 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 269 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 267 |
| Construction | 4% | 211 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Highlands 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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