Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, Virginia · Public · 1,807 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,751 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,815 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,773 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,681 |
| All families (average) | $5,338 |
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 | $39,809 | +$3,196 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,761 | +$1,148 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,621 | +$2,008 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,156 | +$32,543 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $40,097 | +$3,484 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $18,788 | -$17,825 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,420 | +$4,807 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $48,465 | +$11,852 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $16,944 | -$19,669 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.