Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, Virginia · Public · 2,730 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,832 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,959 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,343 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,114 |
| $110k and up | $20,488 |
| All families (average) | $13,997 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,782 | +$8,169 | clears the bar | $7,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,991 | +$11,378 | clears the bar | $7,650 | 0.7 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,504 | +$1,891 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $73,271 | +$36,658 | clears the bar | $6,475 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,237 | +$9,624 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,288 | +$38,675 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,053 | +$30,440 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,335 | +$29,722 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,854 | +$11,241 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $60,535 | +$23,922 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,092 | +$6,479 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $51,223 | +$14,610 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $34,176 | -$2,437 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 40% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.