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New River Community College

Dublin, Virginia · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,965 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$6,279
cheaper than 68% of comparable schools
Completion rate
29.5%
Median debt at completion
$9,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,025
earns ~$6,374.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

New River Community College is a public school in Dublin, VA that mainly awards certificates. With an average annual net price of $6,279, it serves students looking for practical training in trades and allied health fields.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 29.5%, which is standard for community colleges where many students transfer out. Median student debt at completion is $9,000, which is a one-time cost compared to the annual net price of $6,279. Typical earnings vary by program, with Practical Nursing graduates reporting $35,060 two years after completion.

Net price is 14% above the Virginia median ($5,490) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$35,060
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$28,960
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 33 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$57,995
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$50,161
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$41,025
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$32,569
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,236
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$23,456
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,508
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and Allied Health. It also offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and Precision Metal Working.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are reported at $35,060.
How many students finish their programs?
The overall completion rate for the school is reported as 29.5%. This figure includes all students who did not complete their program within the reporting period, including those who may have transferred to other institutions.
Is New River Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Dublin, VA.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?
Median student debt at completion is $9,000. The average annual net price after aid is $6,279, meaning the total debt at completion is higher than the cost of one year of attendance.

Other options in Virginia

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach$16,35876.6%$46,342
Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg$6,92830%$36,627
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge$4,86141.7%$34,293
Danville Community CollegeDanville$6,66933.8%$31,664
Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa$2,49535.2%$32,418
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond$5,16822.2%$39,529
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 232867. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.