Degree Programs Overview
Blue Ridge Community College offers 90 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 29 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 629 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Blue Ridge CC. 268 students completed certificate programs and 361 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Blue Ridge CC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 35 | 12 | 361 | 145 | 216 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 33 | 11 | 252 | 117 | 135 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 22 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Blue Ridge Community College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 170 and the Accounting and Finance Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 49 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Business Administration and Management | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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| Office Management and Supervision | 5 | - | 5 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4 | 4 | - |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 4 | - | 4 |
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| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 2 | 2 | - |
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| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 1 | 1 | - |
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| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 1 | - | 1 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | 1 | - |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 170 | 64 | 106 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 29 | 4 | 25 |
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| Accounting and Finance | 21 | 4 | 17 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | - | 15 |
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| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 11 | 10 | 1 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 | 11 | - |
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| Business Administration and Management | 10 | 3 | 7 |
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| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 10 | 3 | 7 |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 9 | 6 | 3 |
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| Pre-Engineering | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Accounting and Finance | 49 | 7 | 42 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 46 | 19 | 27 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 42 | 40 | 2 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 42 | 40 | 2 |
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| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 24 | 1 | 23 |
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| Office Management and Supervision | 24 | - | 24 |
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| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 17 | 17 | - |
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| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 17 | 5 | 12 |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 16 | - | 16 |
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| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 14 | 14 | - |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 17 |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Information Technology | 11ONLINE |
6ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 16 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 5 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 5ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 13ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1ONLINE |
15ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 1 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | 6 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 2 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Language Interpretation and Translation | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 24ONLINE |
3ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Child Development | 10ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
170ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| General Studies | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | NOT OFFERED |
4ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10ONLINE |
9ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 10ONLINE |
11ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
5ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 17 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 42 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 42 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 14 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 6 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED |
4ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 11 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
29 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED |
4ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 11 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
29 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 46ONLINE |
10ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 24ONLINE |
6ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting and Finance | 49ONLINE |
21ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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