Vance-Granville Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,665 students.
About This School
Vance-Granville Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, North Carolina with approximately 1,665 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,286 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $26,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Vance–Granville Community College (VGCC) is a public community college in Henderson, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System and serves Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties. It was established in 1969 by the North Carolina General Assembly as Vance County Technical Institute (VCTI). VGCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt while earning a credential close to home — at just $4,534/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $4,750, this is one of the more affordable paths you'll find. That said, the median earnings of $26,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted vocational program rather than a final destination. Serving four counties in rural North Carolina, it's a practical, low-risk option for students who need flexibility and affordability, but go in with a clear plan.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Vance-Granville Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($87,707 vs $80,813 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($42,394 vs $48,733).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 266 | $39,644 | $44,125 | −$4,481 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 45 | $87,707 | $80,813 | +$6,894 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 24 | $60,477 | $65,389 | −$4,912 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | $42,394 | $48,733 | −$6,339 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | $38,122 | $37,073 | +$1,049 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | $33,059 | $37,656 | −$4,597 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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 (1,665 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Vance-Granville Community College
200 Community College Road
Henderson, NC 27537
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vance-Granville Community College cost?
The average net price at Vance-Granville Community College is about $3,286 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Vance-Granville Community College?
Vance-Granville Community College has a graduation rate of 50%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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