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Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, Virginia · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,350 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$4,102
cheaper than 86% of comparable schools
Completion rate
35.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$33,323
earns ~$8,123.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Patrick & Henry Community College is a public two-year school in Martinsville, VA, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly for trades and allied health careers. With an average annual net price of $4,102 after aid, it serves students who need affordable, direct-to-work training options.

What to know

The school's completion rate is reported at 35.7%, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer students are often undercounted in these statistics. While median student debt at completion is not reported, the median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,323. A high share of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability for lower-income applicants.

Net price is 25% below the Virginia median ($5,490) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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46.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Virginia.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$38,289
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate 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
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 36 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$48,265
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,240
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$24,035
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$24,035
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$21,508
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$16,478
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Surveying Engineeringundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Public Administrationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Patrick & Henry Community College public or private?
The school is a public institution located in Martinsville, VA.
How much of the student body receives Pell Grants?
According to federal data, 46.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credentials are available?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health, plus associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting.
How much do Practical Nursing graduates earn?
The median earnings two years after completing the Practical Nursing certificate are reported at $38,289.
How many students typically finish their studies?
The completion rate is reported at 35.7%; note that this figure may not include students who transfer to four-year universities.

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 233019. 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.