Is Blue Ridge Community College worth it?

Weyers Cave, VA · Public · 2-year

Blue Ridge Community College is a public, two-year institution in Weyers Cave, Virginia (rural area). It awarded 1,280 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and veterinary health technology assistant.

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Federal context for Blue Ridge Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$37,475

Median earnings 4 years after

$51,042

Median earnings 10 years after

$42,644

Average net price

$13,997

Completion rate

40%

Completions (2024)

1,280

Years to pay back

1.1 years

Students (undergrad)

2,730

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$24,728$47,991113
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$23,329$44,78284
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$70,005$75,28848
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$39,510$47,85433
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$40,750$46,23727
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$41,801$66,33519
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/A$38,504N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/A$51,223N/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate253
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherCertificate 1-2 yrs174
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr78
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr75
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr73
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, OtherCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr64
ElectricianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr62
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate53
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate49
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr46

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance24%2,019
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13%1,110
Retail Trade13%1,074
Accommodation and Food Services10%841
Manufacturing9%742
Educational Services6%503
Transportation and Warehousing6%478
Construction3%289

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Sources: federal figures for Blue Ridge Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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