Chester Career College
CHESTER, Virginia · Private, for-profit · 79 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,603 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,047 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,208 |
| All families (average) | $24,259 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,215 | +$17,602 | clears the bar | $19,917 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $30,015 | -$6,598 | falls short | $18,752 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.