Centura College-Chesapeake

www.centuracollege.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,500

2021 Average Net Price

$25,099

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

204

80.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.4%

9 Graduates

About

Centura College-Chesapeake is a higher education institution located in Chesapeake city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Centura College-Chesapeake were Medical Office Assistant (64 degrees awarded) and HVAC Maintenance (28 degrees).

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centura College-Chesapeake. 75.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (88 degrees), 3.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Chesapeake is $16,500, which is $8,532 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Chesapeake is $16,500, which is $8,532 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,099.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Centura College-Chesapeake received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Chesapeake was $16,500. The cost of tuition at Centura College-Chesapeake is $8,532 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Centura College-Chesapeake (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,099

2021 Value

9.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Centura College-Chesapeake had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,099. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Centura College-Chesapeake grew by 9.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Centura College-Chesapeake (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,253

Room and Board

$3,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Centura College-Chesapeake was of $8,253 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.88% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 19.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Centura College-Chesapeake (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Centura College-Chesapeake received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 51.9% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Centura College-Chesapeake (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Centura College-Chesapeake was 4.95%, which represents 34 out of the 687 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Centura College-Chesapeake had a total enrollment of 204 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Chesapeake is 164 students and the part-time enrollment is 40. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Centura College-Chesapeake are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Centura College-Chesapeake, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% Black or African American, 19.6% Two or More Races, 18.6% White, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 0.49% Asian, and 0.49% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Centura College-Chesapeake in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Two or More Races Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centura College-Chesapeake in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 204 students. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Chesapeake is 164 and the part-time enrollment is 40. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Centura College-Chesapeake are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Centura College-Chesapeake (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

36%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Centura College-Chesapeake was 36%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Centura College-Chesapeake had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Centura College-Chesapeake (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
113 enrolled students
Two or More Races
40 enrolled students
White
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Centura College-Chesapeake is 55.4% Black or African American, 19.6% Two or More Races, 18.6% White, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 0.49% Asian, and 0.49% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 73 more women than men received degrees from Centura College-Chesapeake. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centura College-Chesapeake is black or african american (88 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Centura College-Chesapeake is Medical Office Assistant (64 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centura College-Chesapeake, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Health (111 degrees), and Business (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Chesapeake are Registered nurses (1,405,452 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,536 people), Other managers (681,072 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,930 people).

The most specialized majors at Centura College-Chesapeake in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Health (111 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Chesapeake are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Centura College-Chesapeake are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Health (111 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Chesapeake are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,725,078 people), Elementary & secondary schools (633,138 people), Banking & related activities (467,932 people), Computer Systems Design (464,045 people), and Insurance carriers (433,812 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centura College-Chesapeake.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Office Assistant
64 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Centura College-Chesapeake was Medical Office Assistant with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Centura College-Chesapeake according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Chesapeake, which is 0.33 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (109).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Centura College-Chesapeake by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Chesapeake in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Chesapeake in Medical Office Assistant, which is 37.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Centura College-Chesapeake is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
88 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Centura College-Chesapeake is black or african american (88 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

0.69% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
67 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded
White Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centura College-Chesapeake is black or african american female (67 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (21 degrees).

Operations

Centura College-Chesapeake employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Centura College-Chesapeake are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Chesapeake are: Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Management, with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.53M

2021 Salaries

13.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Centura College-Chesapeake paid a median of $1.53M in salaries, a 13.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$379k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Centura College-Chesapeake paid a total of $379k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Centura College-Chesapeake was No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Chesapeake were Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, Management with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Centura College-Chesapeake was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Centura College-Chesapeake.