Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$4,966Average net price / year
40%Graduation rate
$38,787Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,000Median debt at graduation
3,898Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,400
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,838
- Total cost of attendance
- $11,768
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $4,966
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $4,105
- $30–48k
- $4,770
- $48–75k
- $5,332
- $75–110k
- $7,206
- $110k+
- $10,786
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- First-year retention
- 63%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $33,847
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,787
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Students with federal loans
- 5%
Programs: what graduates earn
29 of 61 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 12 | $48,420 | $19,039 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 29 | $40,629 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 36 | $40,104 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 23 | $34,439 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 29 | $31,772 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | $30,414 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 41 | $28,754 | $14,670 |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 | $22,788 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 113 | $22,692 | $9,799 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 15 | $21,057 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | $43,004 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 46 | $33,709 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | $32,240 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 48 | $64,052 | $12,789 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | $61,030 | $9,091 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 40 | $54,480 | $12,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 26 | $49,287 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | $38,214 | $10,875 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | $31,440 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 69 | $27,786 | $6,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 94 | $22,071 | $9,799 |
| Social Sciences, General | 53 | $19,220 | $9,346 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 23 | $28,573 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | $31,709 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | $36,760 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | $42,609 | — |
| Engineering, General | 25 | $74,206 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 9 | $32,513 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | $42,349 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,898
- Part-time
- 62%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 66%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 14%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $76,257 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 32%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.virginiawestern.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 3% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 8% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 21% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Virginia Western Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $4,966 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,400 and the full cost of attendance is $11,768.
How much do Virginia Western Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,787 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Roanoke
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA · Private nonprofit · 665 students |
$20,896 | 68% | 65% | $40,075 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke Roanoke, VA · Private for-profit · 315 students |
$26,945 | — | — | $61,480 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke Roanoke, VA · Private for-profit · 169 students |
$20,318 | — | 59% | $19,217 |
| ECPI University - Roanoke Roanoke, VA · Private for-profit |
— | — | — | $42,837 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.