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FINANCIAL AID RATE

78%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,627

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Patrick Henry Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Patrick Henry Community College

Also known as Patrick Henry

5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA

Patrick Henry Community College, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is an articulate community college that has a lot to offer students who not only value education, but also athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

PHCC offers a grand total of 29 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs that will launch students to success, whether it is at a four year institution, or in their already existing job.

Also offered at Patrick Henry Community College is a wide array of clubs for students to participate in, such as: environmental club, theater club, chess club, and more.

PHCC has an extensive athletics program as well. Students are able to participate in women’s and men’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s and women’s basketball, and cheerleading.

Included in the many programs of study offered at Patrick Henry Community College are associate degrees in arts and science, applied science, and technical studies. Certificate programs include automotive technology, early childhood education, clerical studies, industrial welding, and practical nursing.

The cost to attend PHCC is $123.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. Out-of-state residents can attend Patrick Henry Community College for $299.00 per credit hour. 

Applications to attend PHCC fan be filled out online or in person at the Patrick Henry Community College campus.

If you would like to apply to attend PHCC or would like to learn more about the associate’s degree programs or career certificates offered there, click here to access the official Patrick Henry Community College website.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Patrick Henry offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male73
Female150

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black34
Hispanic25
White150
Multiple Races11

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Patrick Henry Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

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Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
    • Total Employment: 360
    • Average Annual Salary: $63300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Patrick Henry Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Patrick Henry Community College may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Patrick Henry Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball