C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
28/100 · earnings-weighted

Germanna Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Locust Grove, Virginia 22508
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,082
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,996
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Germanna Community College ▼

19% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$424,787
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,638
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Germanna Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,644
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,697
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,400
Median debt at graduation
46.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Germanna Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Engineering—$87,284+20%#3 of 53#14—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,779$82,447+2%#373 of 962#801$14,000
Computer and Information Sciences—$65,361+20%#24 of 122#47—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,088$45,541+3%#309 of 947#641$8,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,612$43,146-11%#399 of 547#469—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Germanna Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $424,787
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,638/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 22508 (4.8% cap, Locust Grove)

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🏆 Where Germanna Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Accounting and Related Services, Other
of 5 schools
#11
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
of 24 schools
#24
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,788 $10,086

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$5,996
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,585
$30,001 - $48,000$5,408
$48,001 - $75,000$7,350
$75,001 - $110,000$9,517
$110,001+$12,271

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 782 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 484 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 462 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 91 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 74 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 67 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 48 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 45 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Accounting and Related Services, Other 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Engineering, General 39 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 26 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 17 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 16 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 14 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 13 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Germanna Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Health technologists and technicians, all other
$49k/yr 178,800 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Student Demographics

8,082
Total Students
61%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 17%
Black 16%
Asian 4%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 81%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,511 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Germanna Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Germanna Community College?
Tuition at Germanna Community College is $4,788 for in-state students and $10,086 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,996.
What is the graduation rate at Germanna Community College?
The graduation rate at Germanna Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Germanna Community College a good school?
Germanna Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Germanna Community College?
Germanna Community College has a total enrollment of 8,082 students.
Is there rental demand near Germanna Community College?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Germanna Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,511 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology