Northern Virginia Community College (232946)

www.nvcc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,412

2022 Average Net Price

$10,109

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

51,896

25.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

35.4%

1,816 Graduates

About

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,346 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (58 degrees), and Other Accounting & Related Services (30 degrees).

In 2022, 9,087 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Virginia Community College (232946). 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men.

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $5,412, which is $−2,700 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4521 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $5,412, which is $2,700 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,109.

In 2022, 34% of undergraduate students attending Northern Virginia Community College (232946) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,412

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was $5,412. The cost of tuition at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is $−2,700 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,109

2022 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,109. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) grew by 5.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,960

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was of $8,960 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 8.66% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 6.25% with respect to 2021, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4521 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had a total enrollment of 51,896 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 13,327 students and the part-time enrollment is 38,569. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 13.5% Black or African American, 5.14% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51,896 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 13,327 and the part-time enrollment is 38,569. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Northern Virginia Community College (232946) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
17,152 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
11,704 enrolled students
Asian
8,582 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is 33.1% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 13.5% Black or African American, 5.14% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,375 students (4.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,346 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (58 degrees) and Other Accounting & Related Services (30 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,745 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,365 degrees), and Human Sciences (259 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Software developers (580,678 people), Other managers (189,339 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (152,288 people), Computer occupations, all other (129,721 people), and Computer & information systems managers (121,630 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,745 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,365 degrees), Human Sciences (259 degrees), Engineering Technologies (320 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (318 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,745 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,365 degrees), Human Sciences (259 degrees), Engineering Technologies (320 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (318 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) are Computer Systems Design (633,345 people), Elementary & secondary schools (340,328 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (184,580 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (173,251 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (106,765 people).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,265

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

4,822

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 4,265 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946), which is 0.884 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,822).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 1126 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.923 times less than the 1220 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 1220 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.08 times more than the 1126 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 15% of students graduating from Northern Virginia Community College (232946) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (48.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is Female and Asian (48.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
1,434 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,335 degrees awarded
White Female
1,242 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Virginia Community College (232946) is white male (1,434 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1335 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$144M

2022 Salaries

2.72%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) paid a median of $144M in salaries, a 2.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.34% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.946% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$48.5M

Instructional Salaries

582

Number of Employees

In 2022, Northern Virginia Community College (232946) paid a total of $48.5M to 582 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $N/A (N/A%) for similar N/A.

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