Is Laurel Ridge Community College worth it?
Laurel Ridge Community College is a public, two-year institution in Middletown, Virginia (rural area). It awarded 1,483 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; biological and physical sciences; and allied health diagnostic, intervention.
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Federal context for Laurel Ridge Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,268
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,868
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,000
Average net price
$6,013
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
1,483
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,195
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,017 | $47,253 | 151 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $36,165 | $57,969 | 62 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,986 | $80,083 | 51 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $37,850 | $53,653 | 33 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $15,637 | $43,702 | 22 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | $53,867 | N/A |
| Computer Science | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $57,479 | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 451 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 436 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 124 |
| Computer Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 63 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 62 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 55 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 37 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 22 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 32% | 3,378 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 1,376 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 934 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 674 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 577 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 543 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 457 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 438 |
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Sources: federal figures for Laurel 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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