Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,612
78th percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Germanna Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Germanna Community College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all business administration, management and operations associates programs nationally.

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Germanna Community College$40,612$48,725
Piedmont Virginia Community College$42,474$42,467$11,8520.28
Virginia Peninsula Community College$42,039$39,992$12,0000.29
Virginia Western Community College$38,214$41,915$9,3500.24
Tidewater Community College$35,919$42,789$11,9500.33
Brightpoint Community College$35,785$39,099$9,2500.26
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
$4,928$42,474$11,852
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
$4,944$42,039$12,000
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$5,256$38,214$9,350
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$5,714$35,919$11,950
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$4,938$35,785$9,250

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 Germanna Community College, approximately 25% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.