Liberal Arts General Studies at Northern Virginia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College sits in Annandale, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,069 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Virginia Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 31 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #15 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #240 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #433 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,420 |
| 2 years | $41,296 |
| 3 years | $41,343 |
| 4 years | $45,437 |
| 5 years | $52,235 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $45,437, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College stands at $10,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 65% women (691) and 35% men (378).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Among the 932 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, 65% were women (604) and 35% were men (328).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 308 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 239 |
| Black / African American | 140 |
| Asian | 126 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 46 |
| International (Nonresident) | 29 |
| Unknown | 40 |
Minority students account for 60% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northern Virginia Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 760 |
| Humanities | 182 |
| Individualized Studies | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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