Chester Career College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Chester Career College is a private for-profit trade school in CHESTER, Virginia, enrolling about 79 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 62.96% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,650 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,259 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 79 70.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.96%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 45.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 337
Chester Career College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chester Career College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chester Career College?
Chester Career College is located in CHESTER, VA (ZIP 23836).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Chester Career College public or private?
Chester Career College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Chester Career College cost?
Average net price after aid: $24,259.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,603 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,047 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,208 |
How big is Chester Career College?
Total enrollment: 79 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 337 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chester Career College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.96%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Chester Career College earn?
Median earnings: $27,575 six years after entry; $32,650 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,879.
54.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chester Career College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (48 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (14 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (14 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (9 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (3 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chester Career College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.96%; median earnings $32,650 at 10 years; net price $24,259. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chester Career College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,259
2024 Value
In 2024 Chester Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,259.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$97,036 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,259 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Chester Career College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chester Career College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chester Career College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $16,310 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,855 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,356 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,151 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,536 |
| 2018 | — | — | $27,703 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,422 |
| 2020 | — | — | $25,022 |
| 2021 | — | — | $26,669 |
| 2022 | — | — | $27,543 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,878 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chester Career College reported total enrollment of about 79 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.3%), White (24.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). About 54.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chester Career College in 2024 is 79 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 337 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 63.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.44% 100% Completion Time
62.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.44% of students graduating from Chester Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 6% male / 94% female
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 0% male / 100% female
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chester Career College.
Return on Investment
$19,879 Median Student Debt
$32,650 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
236.47% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chester Career College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 48 completions
2. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 14 completions
3. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 14 completions
4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 9 completions
5. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 3 completions
6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Chester Career College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chester Career College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chester Career College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,825
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chester Career College is a private for-profit institution located in CHESTER, VA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Enrollment is approximately 79 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.3%), White (24.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.96%. Approximately 54.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
CHESTER, VA 23836
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Chester Career College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chester Career College located?
Chester Career College is located in CHESTER, VA.
How much does Chester Career College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,259 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Chester Career College?
Chester Career College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 337 students, Black or African American (63.3%), White (24.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chester Career College?
About 45.0% of students at Chester Career College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chester Career College earn?
Median earnings are $27,575 six years after entry and $32,650 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chester Career College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chester Career College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,879.
Is Chester Career College public or private?
Chester Career College is a private for-profit institution located in CHESTER, VA.
Is Chester Career College an HBCU?
No. Chester Career College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chester Career College a tribal college?
No. Chester Career College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chester Career College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chester Career College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.1%).
Is Chester Career College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chester Career College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.