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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blue Ridge Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Blue Ridge Community College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.7%.

32.6%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 12.5% 4 students
  • white 36.3% 123 students
  • hispanic 26.6% 17 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 20.8% 5 students

Drop Out

Blue Ridge Community College has an overall drop-out rate of 52.1% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 52.6% and 51.6% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

52.1%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 71.9% 23 students
  • white 51.9% 176 students
  • hispanic 40.6% 26 students
  • Mixed Race 62.5% 15 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Blue Ridge Community College at a rate of 7.1% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 6.1%, and male students' 8.3%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

7.1%

  • white 6.8% 23 students
  • hispanic 10.9% 7 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

8.2%

  • African American 12.5% 4 students
  • white 5.0% 17 students
  • hispanic 21.9% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 12.5% 3 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $55,606 $49,883 $47,113
Criminal Justice and Corrections NA $33,993 $36,082
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $32,795 NA $35,140
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $18,766 $22,485 $31,560
Business Administration, Management and Operations $28,357 $28,443 $30,949
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians NA $34,562 NA
Biological and Physical Sciences $30,467 $26,739 NA
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions NA $25,194 NA

Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Ground Transportation NA $39,009 $36,462
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions NA $29,685 $33,735