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Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, Virginia · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821 · Phone: (888) 220-7822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southside Virginia Community College is a public trade and career school in Alberta, Virginia, offering LPN/LVN, welding, and culinary programs, accredited by SACS.
Southside Virginia Community College has a 41.8% completion rate, below the state average of 57.1%, and median graduate earnings of $32,371 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southside Virginia Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and about 35.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $42,520 | $59,180 | $65,400 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,010 | $63,270 | $77,270 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,540 | $59,330 | $76,540 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,540 | $45,420 | $50,390 |
| Electricians | $40,780 | $62,900 | $78,190 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 94 | $32,092 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 55 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $32,092 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Southside Virginia Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible community college located in Alberta, Virginia, in a remote rural setting. The campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Across its 9 trade and career program families, the school awards the most completions in LPN / LVN programs, welding, and culinary & pastry arts, with other offerings in auto mechanics, EMT training, and electrician programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 41.8%, which is below the state average of 57.1%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $32,371. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.4% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body with significant financial need. Total trade completers number 201 out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,807.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on credentials in fields like LPN nursing, welding, or culinary arts rather than long academic degree tracks, though program length details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Adults considering a career change should verify current program offerings, schedules, and costs by contacting Southside Virginia Community College directly, and can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southside Virginia Community College offers 9 trade and career program families, with the most completions in LPN/LVN programs, welding, and culinary & pastry schools. Other programs include auto mechanics, EMT training, and electrician training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 35.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.8%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $32,371, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 at (888) 220-7822 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for LPN, welding, culinary, or other offerings.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?233639).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's mix of shorter, hands-on programs like welding and culinary arts alongside LPN nursing may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and program-length details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southside Virginia Community College at (888) 220-7822 or through its website at https://www.southside.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.