Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, Virginia · Public · 1,349 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,927 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,078 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,189 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,489 |
| $110k and up | $8,843 |
| All families (average) | $5,375 |
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 | $36,485 | -$128 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,920 | +$2,307 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,295 | +$36,682 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,108 | +$8,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,088 | +$1,475 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,524 | +$28,911 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $49,569 | +$12,956 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $43,026 | +$6,413 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,357 | -$8,256 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $32,007 | -$4,606 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,727 | +$9,114 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,321 | -$5,292 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 43% 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.