Centura College-Newport News
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. 60% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit institution located in Newport News, Virginia with approximately 203 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $24,842 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $25,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who do best here are typically working adults or career-changers looking for focused, vocational training in a small, hands-on environment — this is not a traditional college experience, and that's okay if it fits your goals. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($14,750) is genuinely encouraging, and a 72% graduation rate is decent for a school of this type. That said, the number that should give any family pause is the median earnings figure: just $25,000 ten years after enrollment, which barely clears what you'd pay annually in net price ($24,842) — meaning the return on investment here is thin, and you need to go in with eyes open. Before committing, I'd strongly encourage you to research the specific program you're entering, because earnings can vary widely by field, and the overall median may be dragged down by programs that don't pay off as well. If the credential you're pursuing has strong local demand in the Newport News area and you can minimize borrowing, this could make sense — but if you're taking on significant loans expecting a meaningful salary bump, the data doesn't yet support that confidence.
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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 (203 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
The average net price at Centura College-Newport News is about $24,842 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-Newport News?
Centura College-Newport News has a graduation rate of 72%, 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.
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- 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.
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