COLLEGE SCORECARD · JUNE 10, 2026 FEATURED RELEASEOUTCOMES ARE COHORT MEASURES—NOT A RANKING OR GUARANTEE
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College Scorecard program reportCIP 24.01 · UNITID 232946
Northern Virginia Community College

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · Annandale, VA

At Northern Virginia Community College, the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities undergraduate certificate or diploma program reported $46,886 median earnings four years after completion and $10,750 median federal debt among 550 working graduates.

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Median earnings$46,886Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$10,750Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates550Four-year earnings cohort
Peer records46Same field and credential passing the evidence rule

01 · Published outcomes

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates at Northern Virginia Community College earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $46,886, five-year median earnings were $46,146, and median federal debt was $10,750 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$46,886
Median earnings five years after completion$46,146

Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled. Median debt uses a separate federal borrower cohort and is not a yearly payment.

02 · Same-field context

How does Northern Virginia Community College’s Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities program compare?

Among 46 published undergraduate certificate or diploma records in this field, earnings ranked at the 72th percentile and debt was lower than about 18% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile72th

Higher earnings than about 72% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position18%

Lower median debt than about 18% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Percentiles describe this published peer group; they are not a rating of instruction, selectivity, or individual outcomes.

03 · Comparison records

Which colleges publish Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities for the same credential?

The comparison group contains 46 institution-program records with the same field and credential, at least 75 working graduates, and published earnings and debt.

Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 113 working graduates$64,345 earnings · $20,500 debtSan Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 171 working graduates$54,470 earnings · $6,500 debtSalt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City, UT · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 273 working graduates$52,726 earnings · $6,625 debtEast Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 118 working graduates$52,595 earnings · $5,701 debtCollege of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 295 working graduates$52,488 earnings · $7,750 debtGavilan CollegeGilroy, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 175 working graduates$51,938 earnings · $5,939 debtCollege of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 84 working graduates$50,845 earnings · $8,262 debtCabrillo CollegeAptos, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 309 working graduates$50,226 earnings · $7,412 debtSan Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 301 working graduates$49,676 earnings · $6,125 debtLos Medanos CollegePittsburg, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 105 working graduates$49,121 earnings · $9,500 debtClackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 109 working graduates$48,780 earnings · $13,915 debtSantiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 184 working graduates$47,522 earnings · $5,500 debtHartnell CollegeSalinas, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 212 working graduates$47,083 earnings · $6,500 debtBrightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 296 working graduates$46,281 earnings · $8,750 debtSanta Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 762 working graduates$45,753 earnings · $7,227 debtJ Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 147 working graduates$45,283 earnings · $11,000 debtVincennes UniversityVincennes, IN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 449 working graduates$45,244 earnings · $12,000 debtShasta CollegeRedding, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 93 working graduates$45,118 earnings · $9,500 debt

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04 · Institution context

Where can I find Northern Virginia Community College cost and completion data?

The Northern Virginia Community College institution report publishes school-level net price, completion, retention, undergraduate aid, and debt; those measures use cohorts separate from this program’s earnings and debt cohorts.

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia · Public

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Answers at a glance

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northern Virginia Community College: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $46,886 four-year median earnings, $10,750 median federal debt, 550 working graduates, and 46 same-field peer records.

How much do graduates of this Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities program earn?

Median earnings were $46,886 four years after completion and $46,146 five years after completion for working graduates who were not enrolled.

What is the median federal debt for this Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities program?

The published median federal debt was $10,750 across a reported debt cohort of 605 borrowers.

How is the peer group selected?

Peers share CIP field 24.01 and the Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma credential level, have at least 75 working graduates, and have published earnings and debt medians.