Virginia Highlands Community College (233903)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,613

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

2,052

35% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.7%

111 Graduates

About

Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is a higher education institution located in Washington County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (139 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (77 degrees), and Electrician (18 degrees).

In 2023, 650 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903). 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (576 degrees), 20.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,613.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,613

2023 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,613. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (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

$3,200

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) was of $3,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58% of undergraduate students at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.4% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (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.

Enrollment

Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) had a total enrollment of 2,052 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is 718 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903), both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.3% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.9%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,052 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is 718 and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,812 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
78 enrolled students
Two or More Races
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is 88.3% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 27 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 54 more women than men received degrees from Virginia Highlands Community College (233903). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (139 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (77 degrees) and Electrician (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (65 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (238 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are Police officers (137,351 people), Other managers (106,621 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,613 people), Construction managers (52,877 people), and Software developers (46,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) in 2023 are Construction (65 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (238 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 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 Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are Construction (65 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (238 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 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 Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) 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 Virginia Highlands Community College (233903).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
139 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded
Electrician
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

298

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

352

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903), which is 0.847 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (352).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.57 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is Female and Asian (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
576 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

1.69% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
311 degrees awarded
White Male
265 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) is white female (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (265 degrees).

Operations

Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 51.3k (1.92%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) had a total salary expenditure of 20.3M. Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) employs 16 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 6 Instructors. Most academics at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are Female Associate professor (12), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) are: Management, with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Endowment

$2.67M

2023 Endowment

7.12%

growth from 2022

Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) has an endowment valued at about $2.67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) grew 7.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.13M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) (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.

Salary Expenditure

$8.86M

2023 Salaries

8.28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) paid a median of $8.86M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($20.3M) and a 8.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.66% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) paid a total of $2.59M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) were Associate professor with 16 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) were Management with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903) was Female Associate professor with 12 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia Highlands Community College (233903).

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