Is Virginia Peninsula Community College worth it?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a public, two-year institution in Hampton, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 1,000 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social sciences, liberal arts and sciences and biological and physical sciences.
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Federal context for Virginia Peninsula Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,405
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,856
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,996
Average net price
$7,012
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
1,000
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,941
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $25,478 | $42,697 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $42,039 | $53,584 | 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $31,228 | $42,746 | 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,353 | $72,801 | 42 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate | $34,177 | $41,083 | 22 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $25,468 | $46,269 | 21 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $25,271 | $35,057 | 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $43,047 | $54,697 | 18 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 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 Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Associate | N/A | $72,844 | N/A |
| Surveying Engineering | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 156 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 133 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 89 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 78 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 66 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 61 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 41 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | 34 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 34 |
| Engineering, General | Associate | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% | 2,767 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 2,739 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 1,377 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 1,085 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 861 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 826 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 593 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 545 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Peninsula 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page