Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, Virginia · Public · 3,045 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,491 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,785 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,311 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,076 |
| $110k and up | $12,454 |
| All families (average) | $5,963 |
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 | $41,858 | +$5,245 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,451 | +$3,838 | clears the bar | $6,815 | 1.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,677 | +$22,064 | clears the bar | $7,345 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $54,172 | +$17,559 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,330 | +$42,717 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,433 | +$40,820 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,818 | +$19,205 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.