Northern Virginia Community College (232946)

www.nvcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,550

2.55% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,242

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

53,810

26% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.3%

1,853 Graduates

About

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) were General Studies (1,083 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (803 degrees), and Information Technology (427 degrees).

In 2023, 7,362 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Virginia Community College (232946). 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,182 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,780 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $5,550, which is $−2,703 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,521 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $5,550, which is $2,703 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,242.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Northern Virginia Community College (232946) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was $5,550. The cost of tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $−2,703 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,242

2023 Value

18.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,242. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) grew by 18.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,690

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was of $8,690 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.01% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 26.5% with respect to 2022, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4521 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had a total enrollment of 53,810 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 14,008 students and the part-time enrollment is 39,802. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.9% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 5.08% Two or More Races, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53,810 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 14,008 and the part-time enrollment is 39,802. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
17,174 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12,828 enrolled students
Asian
9,037 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 31.9% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 5.08% Two or More Races, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,596 students (4.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 508 more women than men received degrees from Northern Virginia Community College (232946). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is white (2,182 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,780 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is General Studies (1,083 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (803 degrees) and Information Technology (427 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (276 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,477 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (305 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Software developers (631,568 people), Other managers (198,845 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,006 people), Computer occupations, all other (133,243 people), and Computer & information systems managers (124,472 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in 2023 are Human Sciences (276 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,477 degrees), Engineering Technologies (305 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,545 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (242 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Human Sciences (276 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,477 degrees), Engineering Technologies (305 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,545 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (242 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Virginia Community College (232946).

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,083 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
803 degrees awarded
Information Technology
427 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was General Studies with 1,083 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,427

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,935

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,427 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), which is 0.871 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,935).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 420 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.1 times more than the 383 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 722 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in General Studies, which is 2 times more than the 361 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Northern Virginia Community College (232946) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is Female and Asian (50.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.29% of graduates (98 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,780 degrees awarded
Asian
1,324 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is white (2,182 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,780 degrees).

3.68% of degree recipients (271 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,128 degrees awarded
White Female
1,054 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,045 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is white male (1,128 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,054 degrees).

Operations

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.2M (9.69%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had a total salary expenditure of 348M. Northern Virginia Community College (232946) employs 210 Professors, 155 Associate professors and 125 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Female Professor (107), Male Professor (103), and Female Associate professor (92).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are: Management, with 358 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 237 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 118 employees.

Endowment

$12.4M

2023 Endowment

21.4%

growth from 2022

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) has an endowment valued at about $12.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) grew 21.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.58M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.5M - Federal
$1.78M - State
$45.2k - Local

As of 2023, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) received $10.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.78M from state grants and contracts, and $45.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$148M

2023 Salaries

2.51%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) paid a median of $148M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($348M) and a 2.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.34% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$51M

Instructional Salaries

591

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) paid a total of $51M to 591 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

210 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

358 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) were Professor with 210 employees, Associate professor with 155 employees, and Assistant professor with 125 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) were Management with 358 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 237 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 118 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was Female Professor with 107 employees, Male Professor with 103 employees, and Female Associate professor with 92 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Virginia Community College (232946).

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