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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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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).