Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, Virginia · Public · 3,941 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,074 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,028 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,021 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,841 |
| $110k and up | $13,394 |
| All families (average) | $7,012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $42,697 | +$6,084 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,746 | +$6,133 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,584 | +$16,971 | clears the bar | $11,249 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $46,269 | +$9,656 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,801 | +$36,188 | clears the bar | $12,400 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $35,626 | -$987 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,208 | +$22,595 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $72,844 | +$36,231 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $35,057 | -$1,556 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,697 | +$18,084 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $41,083 | +$4,470 | clears the bar | $21,411 | 4.8 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,569 | +$3,956 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.