Centura College-Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia · Private, for-profit
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,747 | -$5,866 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $34,186 | -$2,427 | falls short | $22,000 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,168 | +$6,555 | clears the bar | $14,730 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $38,597 | +$1,984 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 11.6 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,641 | -$4,972 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $39,664 | +$3,051 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $31,778 | -$4,835 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,332 | -$7,281 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $20,928 | -$15,685 | falls short | $14,750 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,335 | -$10,278 | falls short | $7,521 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate's Degree | $21,385 | -$15,228 | falls short | $21,830 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,256 | +$34,643 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 71% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.