College of the Albemarle
About average. It ranks 302 of 812 two-year colleges on student outcomes, with an overall score of 54.2 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Why it is good
- Students stay: 72% of first-year students return for a second year, better than 72% of two-year colleges.
- Affordable: the average student pays about $2,323 a year after grants, cheaper than 95% of two-year colleges.
Why it is bad
- Low pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $33,906, lower than 93% of two-year colleges.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 242 | $18,315 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $52,107 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 8 | n/a | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 86 | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 33 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 14 | n/a | n/a |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other two-year colleges. Individual majors can be much better or worse.