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Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, Virginia · Public community college
Address: 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902 · Phone: (434) 977-3900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public trade/career school in Charlottesville, VA offering radiology & sonography, culinary arts, and LPN programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Piedmont Virginia Community College has a 38.6% completion rate, below the Virginia state average of 57.1%, with median graduate debt of $8,750 and median earnings of $40,752 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Piedmont Virginia Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 25.1% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,000 | $80,670 | $95,870 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,010 | $63,270 | $77,270 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,630 | $53,290 | $64,950 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,540 | $45,420 | $50,390 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,980 | $67,580 | $84,100 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $47,940 | $50,543 | $11,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $47,940 | $50,543 | $11,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $44,678 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $41,252 | not reported | $7,345 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $47,940 | $50,543 | $11,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $41,252 | not reported | $7,345 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $47,940 | $50,543 | $11,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public community college in Charlottesville, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its roughly 10 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in radiology & sonography programs, culinary & pastry schools, and LPN/LVN programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 38.6%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,752. About 25.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 3,045 undergraduates and 74 trade-program completers reported, this campus offers a mix of shorter career-focused programs and technical credentials that can suit adult students or career changers looking for a public, lower-cost path into fields like radiology, culinary arts, or practical nursing, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, since federal figures can lag actual campus offerings.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Piedmont Virginia Community College's top programs include radiology & sonography, culinary & pastry arts, and LPN/LVN training, among about 10 program families overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.6%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,752, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (434) 977-3900 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check current accreditation status and federal outcome data directly through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?233116.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers programs in fields like radiology, culinary arts, and practical nursing that may suit career changers, but specific scheduling or program-length details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Piedmont Virginia Community College at (434) 977-3900 or through its website, https://www.pvcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported in the data provided; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings with other schools offering similar programs.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.