by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PVCC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 26 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PVCC as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #985 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 985 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Virginia | 22 of 38 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 224 of 420 |
The table below lists every degree level available for liberal arts general studies at PVCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 206 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 92 |
During the most recent reporting year, Piedmont Virginia Community College conferred 206 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
PVCC is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,650 | $10,590 |
| Fees | $140 | $920 |
Find out more about PVCC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at PVCC are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
PVCC granted 182 associate’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
PVCC conferred 24 associate’s degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
During the most recent reporting year, Piedmont Virginia Community College conferred 92 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
PVCC is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 46% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at PVCC are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
PVCC awarded 92 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
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