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Abingdon, VA · Public

Virginia Highlands Community College

About this college

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public institution in Abingdon, VA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $5,375 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

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Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,422
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.6× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $49,351
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $73,350
Est. total cost $10,750 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $36,340
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Good Value 2.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $28,357
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $10,696 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $21,472
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $16,162
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $38,427
Est. total cost $10,750 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $15,962
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $10,750 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$4,927
$30,001–$48,000$5,078
$48,001–$75,000$6,189
$75,001–$110,000$7,489
$110,001+$8,843

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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