Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, Virginia · Public · 3,898 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 20 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,105 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,770 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,332 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,206 |
| $110k and up | $10,786 |
| All families (average) | $4,966 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $47,601 | +$10,988 | clears the bar | $6,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,248 | +$4,635 | clears the bar | $9,799 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $42,202 | +$5,589 | clears the bar | $10,875 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $38,545 | +$1,932 | clears the bar | $9,346 | 4.8 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,928 | +$18,315 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,142 | +$34,529 | clears the bar | $12,789 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,327 | +$3,714 | clears the bar | $14,670 | 3.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,088 | +$28,475 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,845 | -$5,768 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,278 | +$16,665 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,004 | +$6,391 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,639 | +$25,026 | clears the bar | $19,039 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,697 | +$84 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,813 | +$14,200 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $72,417 | +$35,804 | clears the bar | $9,091 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% 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.