Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, Virginia · Public · 1,651 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,800 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,430 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,391 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,107 |
| $110k and up | $7,863 |
| All families (average) | $6,005 |
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 | $42,579 | +$5,966 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,398 | +$11,785 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,168 | +$36,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $19,582 | -$17,031 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $45,164 | +$8,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,441 | +$9,828 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,827 | +$5,214 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,251 | +$1,638 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 46% 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.