Piedmont Virginia Community College

www.pvcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,650

2021 Average Net Price

$6,873

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.03%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,997

20.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31.9%

113 Graduates

About

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Albemarle County, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Piedmont Virginia Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (379 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (11 degrees), and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (9 degrees).

In 2021, 1,112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (789 degrees), 8.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College is $4,650, which is $−3,318 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College is $4,650, which is $−3,318 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,873.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,650

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College was $4,650. The cost of tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College is $−3,318 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,873

2021 Value

2.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Piedmont Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,873. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Piedmont Virginia Community College grew by 2.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont Virginia Community College (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

$6,920

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont Virginia Community College was of $6,920 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 13.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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 Piedmont Virginia Community College (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 Piedmont Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2020, when 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont Virginia Community College (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.

2.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont Virginia Community College was 2.03%, which represents 7 out of the 345 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

Piedmont Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,997 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College is 1,030 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,967. This means that 20.6% of students enrolled at Piedmont Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% White, 12% Black or African American, 8.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.16% Two or More Races, 4.22% Asian, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.08% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.6%), followed by White Female (31.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,997 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Virginia Community College is 1,030 and the part-time enrollment is 3,967. This means that 20.6% of students enrolled at Piedmont Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Piedmont Virginia Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,161 enrolled students
Black or African American
598 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
448 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Virginia Community College is 63.3% White, 12% Black or African American, 8.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.16% Two or More Races, 4.22% Asian, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.08% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 265 students (5.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 328 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont Virginia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont Virginia Community College is white (789 degrees awarded). There were 8.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Piedmont Virginia Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (379 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (11 degrees) and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (9 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont Virginia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (587 degrees awarded), Health (327 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Virginia Community College are Registered nurses (1,367,418 people), Medical & health services managers (160,430 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (153,997 people), Other managers (147,693 people), and Physicians (144,218 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Virginia Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (587 degrees awarded), Health (327 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Piedmont Virginia Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Virginia Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (587 degrees awarded), Health (327 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Virginia Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,554,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (410,228 people), Outpatient care centers (246,504 people), Offices of physicians (219,805 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,372 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
170 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Piedmont Virginia Community College was General Studies with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

392

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

720

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 392 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Virginia Community College, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (720).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Piedmont Virginia Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Virginia Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.599 times less than the 237 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 237 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Virginia Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.67 times more than the 142 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Piedmont Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Piedmont Virginia Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.77% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
789 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont Virginia Community College is white (789 degrees awarded). There were 8.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

2.52% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
512 degrees awarded
White Male
277 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont Virginia Community College is white female (512 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (277 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.2k (0.0148%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Piedmont Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 36.6M. Piedmont Virginia Community College employs 31 Associate professors, 20 Professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at Piedmont Virginia Community College are Female Associate professor (18), Male Associate professor (13), and Female Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Virginia Community College are: Management, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Endowment

$14.9M

2021 Endowment

26.8%

growth from 2020

Piedmont Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $14.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont Virginia Community College grew 26.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.59M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont Virginia Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.06M - Federal
$359k - State
$559k - Local

As of 2021, Piedmont Virginia Community College received $2.06M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $359k from state grants and contracts, and $559k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2021 Salaries

2.21%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Piedmont Virginia Community College paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($36.6M) and a 2.21% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Piedmont Virginia Community College paid a total of $4.94M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont Virginia Community College were Associate professor with 31 employees, Professor with 20 employees, and Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Virginia Community College were Management with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont Virginia Community College was Female Associate professor with 18 employees, Male Associate professor with 13 employees, and Female Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Piedmont Virginia Community College.