Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, Virginia · Public · 3,195 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,521 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,614 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,467 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,386 |
| $110k and up | $10,827 |
| All families (average) | $6,013 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $47,253 | +$10,640 | clears the bar | $9,297 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,702 | +$7,089 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,969 | +$21,356 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $53,653 | +$17,040 | clears the bar | $7,101 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,083 | +$43,470 | clears the bar | $16,824 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,420 | +$32,807 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,146 | +$9,533 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,479 | +$20,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $53,867 | +$17,254 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.