Centura College-Chesapeake

Private for-profit certificate school in Chesapeake, VA that costs an average of $30,677 a year after financial aid and graduates 71% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$30,677
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
71%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$32,746

Private for-profitLarge city

Cost of Centura College-Chesapeake

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,712
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,637
Books and supplies$3,200
Average net price after aid$30,677

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$30,629
$30,001–48,000$30,492
$48,001–75,000$30,677
$75,001–110,000$29,923
$110,001+$34,922

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Centura College-Chesapeake's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate71%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$33,821
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$32,746
Rank in Virginia (earnings)31st of 46 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,750
Typical monthly loan payment$145 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants47%
Students with federal loans41%

Majors and programs at Centura College-Chesapeake

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$40,041—

Certificate programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$65,313$31,835
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)28$40,955$14,750
Precision Metal Working—$40,784$14,687
Carpenters—$35,631$14,750
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers—$35,618$14,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$31,576$14,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services51$31,081$14,750
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services—$25,158$9,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services—$24,309$9,500
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Ground Transportation———
Teaching Assistants/Aides1——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians23$52,569—
Health and Medical Administrative Services6$29,071$25,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

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About Centura College-Chesapeake

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationChesapeake, VA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates0
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitecenturacollege.edu/campuses/chesapeake ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,712 a year (tuition and fees: $16,637). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,677 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,629.

How much do Centura College-Chesapeake graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $32,746 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 31st of 46 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($40,041 a year after graduation).

What is Centura College-Chesapeake's graduation rate?

71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.