Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$15,637
5th percentile
10th percentile in Virginia
Est. Median DebtEstimated
$9,125
Est. from VA median (16 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs โ€” see details below.

Where Laurel Ridge Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Laurel Ridge Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Laurel Ridge Community College$15,637$36,131+131%
Germanna Community College$26,037$40,605+56%
Northern Virginia Community College$24,353$36,670+51%
Blue Ridge Community College$23,329$36,375+56%
Virginia Peninsula Community College$31,228$34,831+12%

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)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown$4,928$15,637$36,131$9,125*โ€”
Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk$5,714$31,688โ€”$14,942*0.47
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton$4,944$31,228$34,831$10,375*0.33
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville$4,928$28,910$30,790$9,250*0.32
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove$5,066$26,037$40,605$8,187*0.31
New River Community CollegeDublin$4,835$25,798โ€”โ€”*โ€”
National Medianโ€”$27,024โ€”$9,375*0.35
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

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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 Laurel Ridge Community College, approximately 18% 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.