Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Laurel Ridge Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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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
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown | $4,928 | $15,637 | $36,131 | $9,125* | — |
 Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk | $5,714 | $31,688 | — | $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 | $25,798 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $27,024 | — | $9,375* | 0.35 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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.