Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,644
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,409
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $110/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $49,883 | $9,500 |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $39,009 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $34,562 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $29,685 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $28,443 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate | $26,739 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,485 | $7,650 |
Outcomes Overview
Blue Ridge graduates earn a median of $42,644 ten years after leaving, creating a debt-to-income ratio of just 24% with typical debt loads of $10,409. Monthly loan payments of $110 consume only 3.1% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 94.6% employment rate reflects strong demand for graduates in healthcare, skilled trades, and business fields throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Many students transfer to four-year universities after completing prerequisites at a fraction of the cost. With 42.31% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and earnings that steadily climb from $28,800 at six years to over $42,000 at ten years, Blue Ridge delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.