Eastern Shore Community College Outcomes

Eastern Shore Community College graduates earn $32,418 ten years after graduation, which reflects the reality of rural Virginia's job market where agriculture, healthcare support, and small business opportunities dominate. With 100% of students from Virginia and an 85.7% employment rate, most graduates stay local and find work quickly. The good news is that graduates typically have zero federal loan debt, making their modest earnings go further than they would at four-year schools where students average $30,000 in debt. At about $2,700 monthly income, graduates can comfortably afford basic living expenses in this low-cost rural area. For students seeking practical skills and immediate employment without debt, this represents a strong return on investment.