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During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 27 majors graduated from Northern Virginia Community College.
At Northern Virginia Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 12,700 undergraduate (12,700 total)
The most popular majors at Northern Virginia Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,350 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,179 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,069 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 642 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 444 |
The following majors at Northern Virginia Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
Explore the full list of majors at Northern Virginia Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,350 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, General. |
642 | $33,646 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
444 | $31,654 |
| Computer Science. | 325 | $39,274 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
1,179 | $25,868 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Related Services, Other. |
63 | $56,911 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
1,069 | $28,420 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
127 | $61,136 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
83 | $58,587 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
44 | $74,638 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 36 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
36 | $41,037 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
25 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 284 | $22,609 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
112 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Interior Design. |
63 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Film/Cinema/Media Studies. · Photography. |
38 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 14 | $22,135 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
184 | NA |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
19 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 209 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
200 | $28,039 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 193 | $22,483 |
| Surveying Engineering. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
190 | $34,656 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 182 | $18,823 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
97 | $37,471 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
61 | $61,129 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
92 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
27 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
45 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | 39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
34 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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