Is Virginia Western Community College worth it?
Virginia Western Community College is a public, two-year institution in Roanoke, Virginia (small city). It awarded 1,298 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,217
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,004
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,787
Average net price
$4,966
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
1,298
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,898
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 | $64,052 | $71,142 | 80 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $22,071 | $41,248 | 51 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $54,480 | $65,088 | 47 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $61,030 | $72,417 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $38,214 | $42,202 | 34 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $19,220 | $38,545 | 33 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $27,786 | $47,601 | 30 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $22,788 | $53,278 | 30 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,754 | $40,327 | 30 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $31,772 | $36,697 | 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $22,692 | $42,073 | 28 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $48,420 | $61,639 | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $40,629 | $50,813 | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $30,414 | $44,073 | 22 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $31,440 | N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 165 |
| General Studies | Associate | 70 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 64 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 62 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 62 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 48 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 46 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 36 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 35 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 34 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33% | 3,626 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 1,242 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 948 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 798 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 690 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 552 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 477 |
| Construction | 4% | 451 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Western 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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