Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Piedmont Virginia Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Piedmont Virginia Community College graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $61,566 | — | — | — |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | $56,355 | $64,351 | $14,750 | 0.26 |
| ECPI University | $51,209 | $46,276 | $25,250 | 0.49 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $50,451 | $49,631 | $20,455 | 0.41 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $50,451 | $49,631 | $20,455 | 0.41 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $48,420 | $45,289 | $19,176 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church | — | $56,355 | $14,750 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $18,484 | $51,209 | $25,250 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $14,986 | $50,451 | $20,455 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $14,083 | $50,451 | $20,455 |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $5,256 | $48,420 | $19,176 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.