Centura College-Chesapeake
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 78% graduation rate; 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit institution located in Chesapeake, Virginia with approximately 191 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $26,988 per year. The graduation rate is 78%, and the typical graduate earns $25,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Chesapeake area who want a focused, career-oriented credential and prefer a very small, hands-on learning environment — but I want to be upfront with you about some real financial concerns before you commit. The 78% graduation rate is actually a bright spot and meaningfully better than many for-profit schools in this category, which tells me students who enroll are largely finishing what they start. However, the earnings picture gives me pause: median income 10 years after enrollment is just $25,000, which is quite low — especially when you're looking at a net price of roughly $27,000 per year. The good news is that median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $14,750, so students aren't leaving buried in loans, but you need to honestly ask whether the career outcomes in your specific program justify the investment. My recommendation: before applying, request program-specific placement and salary data directly from the school, and compare those numbers against community college alternatives in the area that may offer similar training at a fraction of the cost.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (191 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost?
The average net price at Centura College-Chesapeake is about $26,988 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Chesapeake?
Centura College-Chesapeake has a graduation rate of 78%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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