Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Danville Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Community College | $23,933* | $30,071 | $9,000 | — |
| Tidewater Community College | $31,688* | — | $14,942 | 0.47 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | $31,228* | $34,831 | $10,375 | 0.33 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $28,910* | $30,790 | $9,250 | 0.32 |
| Germanna Community College | $26,037* | $40,605 | $8,187 | 0.31 |
| New River Community College | $25,798* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $27,024* | — | $9,375 | 0.35 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $5,714 | $31,688 | $14,942 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton | $4,944 | $31,228 | $10,375 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $4,928 | $28,910 | $9,250 |
| Germanna Community College Locust Grove | $5,066 | $26,037 | $8,187 |
| New River Community College Dublin | $4,835 | $25,798 | — |
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 Danville Community College, approximately 37% 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 18 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.