Where Blue Ridge Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all biological and physical sciences associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | — | $52,894 | — |
| Tidewater Community College | $30,605 | $38,907 | +27% |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $37,850 | $38,222 | +1% |
| Northern Virginia Community College | $21,923 | $37,222 | +70% |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | $23,059 | $37,193 | +61% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (9 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave | $5,502 | $26,627* | $52,894 | $8,650 | — |
 Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown | $4,928 | $37,850* | $38,222 | $8,400 | 0.22 |
 Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk | $5,714 | $30,605* | $38,907 | $9,787 | 0.32 |
 Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke | $5,256 | $27,786* | $36,301 | $7,334 | 0.26 |
 Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton | $4,944 | $25,468* | $35,380 | $10,400 | 0.41 |
 J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond | $5,136 | $23,059* | $37,193 | $10,948 | 0.47 |
| National Median | — | $26,130* | — | $8,639 | 0.33 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with biological and physical sciences graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Blue Ridge Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.