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Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, Virginia · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1000 E Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 · Phone: (276) 223-4700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Wytheville Community College is a public trade and career school in Wytheville, Virginia offering electrician, dental hygiene, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by multiple program-specific bodies including ACEN and CODA.
Wytheville Community College's completion rate is 47.4%, below the Virginia state average of 57.1%; median graduate debt is $7,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,303, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Wytheville Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 38.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $40,780 | $62,900 | $78,190 |
| Dental hygienists | $86,730 | $102,950 | $119,690 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,630 | $53,290 | $64,950 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $42,520 | $59,180 | $65,400 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,760 | $59,730 | $73,440 |
| Machinists | $45,120 | $61,290 | $71,470 |
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
| Dental assistants | $37,720 | $46,670 | $53,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $47,836 | $50,606 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $42,787 | $43,426 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $33,981 | $31,423 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | 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
Wytheville Community College is a public trade and career campus in Wytheville, Virginia, located in a remote town setting. The school is accredited, with program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid. The campus offers 11 program families, with its top programs being electrician training (50 completers), dental hygiene (15 completers), and medical billing & coding (14 completers).
Among 147 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,255, the completion rate is 47.4%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,303. About 38.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as electrician or dental hygiene training rather than a traditional four-year path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adult learners and career changers should confirm scheduling and format details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Wytheville Community College offers 11 program families, with the top programs being electrician schools (50 completers), dental hygiene programs (15 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (14 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accrediting bodies include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.4%, 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 $7,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,303, 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?
Wytheville Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and public accountability for outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school at (276) 223-4700 or visit their website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers trade programs such as electrician and dental hygiene training that may suit career changers, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wytheville Community College at (276) 223-4700 or visit their website at https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?234377 to compare outcomes across institutions.
Nearby trade and career schools in Virginia
- Wythe County Public SchoolsWytheville, VA
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- Galax City Public SchoolsGalax, VA
- Grayson County School BoardIndependence, VA
- Smyth County School BoardMarion, VA
- Wytheville Community CollegeGalax, VA
- ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA · university
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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.