Engineering at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Virginia Peninsula Community College graduates in engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Virginia Peninsula Community College Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 32 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $73,237 | $66,641 | #38 | — |
| 33 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $73,204 | $69,675 | #31 | — |
| 34 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $73,123 | $74,345 | #20 | — |
| 35 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $72,844 | $66,331 | #39 | — |
| 36 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $72,741 | $69,234 | #33 | — |
| 37 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $72,502 | $63,634 | #45 | — |
| 38 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $72,502 | $63,634 | #46 | — |
Other Majors at Virginia Peninsula Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,801 | $67,353 | #807 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,584 | $42,039 | #157 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $46,269 | $25,468 | #64 of 85 |
| Social Sciences | $42,697 | $25,478 | #24 of 38 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $41,083 | $34,177 | #18 of 57 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,626 | — | #866 of 947 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $35,057 | $25,271 | #47 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Peninsula Community College engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,844 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Peninsula Community College rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Virginia Peninsula Community College ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Virginia Peninsula Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.