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New River Community College
Dublin, Virginia · Public community college
Address: 5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA 24084 · Phone: (540) 674-3600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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New River Community College is a public trade school in Dublin, Virginia offering welding, electrician, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
New River Community College has a 49.9% completion rate, below the state average of 57.1%; graduates carry a median debt of $9,000 and earn a median of $40,025 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for New River Community College; the school does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $42,520 | $59,180 | $65,400 |
| Electricians | $40,780 | $62,900 | $78,190 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,630 | $53,290 | $64,950 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,540 | $59,330 | $76,540 |
| Machinists | $45,120 | $61,290 | $71,470 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,760 | $59,730 | $73,440 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
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 | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $31,371 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $31,371 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $31,371 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | $35,060 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | $31,371 | $28,960 | 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
New River Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Dublin, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, eligible students can use FAFSA-based funding here. The college awards trade credentials across 11 program families, with welding schools, electrician schools, and medical billing & coding programs among its top completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 49.9%, which is below the state average of 57.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,025. About 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 156 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,965, and a locale classified as a distant town, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, skills-focused trade training rather than a traditional four-year path; program length details for adult or career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
New River Community College offers 11 program families, with the most completions in welding schools, electrician schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by 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 aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA funding, and about 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.9%, which is below the state average of 57.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,025, 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 at (540) 674-3600 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
New River Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates than for-profit schools and eligibility for state funding.
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 schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232867.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for adult or career-changer schedules is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about program formats.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for guidance on trade-specific credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach New River Community College at (540) 674-3600 or through its website at https://www.nr.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.