Is Piedmont Virginia Community College worth it?
Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public, two-year institution in Charlottesville, Virginia (midsize suburb). It awarded 843 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies; allied health diagnostic, intervention; and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,541
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,090
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,752
Average net price
$5,963
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
843
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,045
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $28,910 | $41,858 | 97 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,144 | $40,451 | 78 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $42,570 | $58,677 | 55 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $68,466 | $79,330 | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $49,770 | $77,433 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $42,474 | $54,172 | 32 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $61,566 | $55,818 | 16 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 182 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 145 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 92 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 88 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 55 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 24 |
| Engineering, General | Associate | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | 17 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 17 |
| Education, General | Associate | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 37% | 2,780 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 900 |
| Educational Services | 11% | 861 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 632 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 390 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 361 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 312 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 270 |
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Sources: federal figures for Piedmont Virginia 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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