by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Virginia Western Community College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Virginia Western Community College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Virginia Western Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,596 undergraduate (2,596 total)
The most popular majors at Virginia Western Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
The following majors at Virginia Western Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
Browse every major at Virginia Western Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,298 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
83 | $55,070 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
73 | $49,377 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
57 | $55,728 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
47 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. |
43 | $21,594 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
35 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
29 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. · General Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
251 | $20,119 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
105 | $28,104 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other. |
44 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Related Services, Other. |
10 | $34,126 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
46 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. · Industrial Technology/Technician. |
39 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 64 | $19,236 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 62 | $23,933 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 48 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
36 | $27,425 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
33 | $28,539 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
20 | $33,345 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 20 | $21,466 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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