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Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, Virginia · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,349 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,375
cheaper than 77% of comparable schools
Completion rate
33.8%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,681
earns ~$6,080.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public school in Abingdon, VA that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $5,375 after aid, it serves students pursuing trades like electrical work and HVAC. The school offers 35+ programs beyond its core trade training.

What to know

Typical student debt at completion is not reported, so graduates should calculate personal debt against the $32,681 median earnings reported 10 years after entry. The school's completion rate is 33.8%, which includes transfer-outs and should be viewed as a standard metric for community colleges rather than a failure indicator. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the financial profile of the student body.

Net price is 2% below the Virginia median ($5,490) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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43.4% 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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$37,568
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 31 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$49,370
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$17,846
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$17,425
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
American Sign Languageundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related 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
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Musicundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot 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
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much do students typically pay out of pocket per year?
The average annual net price after aid is $5,375.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in electrical installation, HVAC maintenance, vehicle repair, precision metal working, and dental support services, plus 35 additional programs.
What is the typical earnings for an Electrical and Power Transmission Installer?
Median earnings for this program are $37,568 two years after completion.
How many students finish their programs?
The reported completion rate is 33.8%.
Is this a public or private institution?
It is a public school.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 233903. 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.