Centra College
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private, nonprofit
All 3 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 0 could not be assessed.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
3 of 3 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,213 | +$39,600 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.4 yrs | 98 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,941 | +$16,328 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs | 27 |
| Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,634 | +$55,021 | clears the bar | $12,767 | 0.2 yrs | 14 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,613/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.