VHCC vs. Chester Career
Both Virginia Highlands Community College and Chester Career College are 2-4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Virginia Highlands Community College and Chester Career College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Chester Career's tuition ($36,500) is more expensive than VHCC ($10,866).
- Chester Career's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than VHCC (18 to 1).
- VHCC (2,052 students) is larger than Chester Career (147 students) with more enrolled students.
- Chester Career ($5,303) has higher amount of financial aid than VHCC ($5,058).
- VHCC's graduation rate (42%) is higher than Chester Career (40%).

Virginia Highlands Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Abingdon, VA Best Community Colleges in VA, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,863 In-State
$10,866 out-of-state
$10,866 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,058
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,052 (All undergraduate)
469 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
38 Faculties (full-time)
105 Staffs (full-time)
$61,773 Faculty Salary
$57,138 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$36,500
Financial Aid
$5,303
Largest Vocational Programs
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Enrollment
147 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
44% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
11 Staffs (full-time)
$58,088 Faculty Salary
$73,387 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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