Biological and Physical Sciences at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Associate's Degree
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
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $26,627* | $43,109 | — | — |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $37,850* | $38,222 | $8,400 | 0.22 |
| Tidewater Community College | $30,605* | $38,907 | $9,787 | 0.32 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $27,786* | $36,301 | $7,334 | 0.26 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | $25,468* | $35,380 | $10,400 | 0.41 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | $23,059* | $37,193 | $10,948 | 0.47 |
| National Median | $26,130* | — | $8,639 | 0.33 |
Other Biological and Physical Sciences Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown | $4,928 | $37,850 | $8,400 |
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $5,714 | $30,605 | $9,787 |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $5,256 | $27,786 | $7,334 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton | $4,944 | $25,468 | $10,400 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond | $5,136 | $23,059 | $10,948 |
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 Piedmont Virginia 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.
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.