by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VHCC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #21 out of 26 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VHCC among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, ranked #1,249 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,249 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Virginia | 33 of 38 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 313 of 420 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts general studies at VHCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 123 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 59 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Highlands Community College awarded 123 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
VHCC holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at VHCC are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VHCC conferred 123 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Highlands Community College handed out 59 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
VHCC has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at VHCC were White. Approximately 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VHCC awarded 59 undergraduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (95%).
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