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VW

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$4,966
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$33,847
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Virginia Western Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Roanoke, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences30% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,206
Earnings 5yr: $76,297
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,417
Earnings 5yr: $65,927
Debt: $11,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,142
Earnings 5yr: $66,295
Debt: $23,500
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,524
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,088
Earnings 5yr: $65,360
Debt: $12,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $61,639
Earnings 5yr: $48,637
Debt: $19,176
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,928
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $53,278
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,813
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $49,602
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,601
Earnings 5yr: $42,298
Debt: $7,334
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $44,073
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $43,004
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,202
Earnings 5yr: $44,613
Debt: $9,350
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $42,073
Earnings 5yr: $34,934
Debt: $11,075
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,248
Earnings 5yr: $35,443
Debt: $10,900
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $40,327
Earnings 5yr: $32,974
Debt: $28,627
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,545
Earnings 5yr: $35,551
Debt: $9,128
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,760
Earnings 5yr: $45,387
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $36,697
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $5,919

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,966
In-State Tuition$5,400
Out-of-State Tuition$11,838
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,847
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,787

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,200
Est. Monthly Payment
$78/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
62%
Avg Family Income
$31,292
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