Northern Virginia Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 31,737 students.
About This School
Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, Virginia with approximately 31,737 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,554 per year. Typical graduates earn $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northern Virginia Community College is a public community college with six campuses and four centers in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. It is the third-largest multi-campus community college in the United States and the second-largest educational institution in Virginia, after Liberty University.
This is a strong option for students looking to minimize debt while staying in the D.C. metro area — at just $8,554/year average net price and a median graduation debt of only $7,000, it's one of the most affordable paths into higher education in Virginia. As the third-largest multi-campus community college in the country, it offers real breadth in programs and transfer opportunities to four-year schools nearby. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $47,200 a decade out are modest, so outcomes depend heavily on whether you transfer, complete a degree, or pursue a field with stronger local demand.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (31,737 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northern Virginia Community College
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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