General Studies programs in Virginia
25 colleges in Virginia offer General Studies, from associate's degree to bachelor's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Northern Virginia Community College, Tidewater Community College, and Piedmont Virginia Community College.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,919
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,557
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Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $11,762
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,349
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Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,963
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,752
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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $17,915
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $76,343
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Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,490
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,223
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,168
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,529
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Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,966
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,787
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Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $25,573
- Graduation rate
- 18%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,896
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Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $6,005
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,221
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Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,082
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,296
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $19,923
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,498
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Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,861
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,293
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Hampton University
Hampton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $25,319
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,159
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University of Management and Technology
Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private for-profit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $68,530
- Undergrads
- 294
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Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,061
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,385
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Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $2,495
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,418
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Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $24,588
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,869
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Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $6,013
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,000
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Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,852
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,622
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New River Community College
Dublin, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $6,279
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,025
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Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,102
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,323
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Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,126
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,031
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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $17,758
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,943
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Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,375
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,681
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Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,622
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,303
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).