Does this school offer financial aid like Pell Grants?

Yes, 42.5% of students reported receiving Pell Grants.

How much do students typically earn after attending?

The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $59,399.

What is the completion rate for this program?

The completion rate is reported at 76.5%.

How many students are enrolled at this school?

There are 24 students enrolled at this small school.

Is Central School of Practical Nursing a public or private school?

This is a public school located in Norfolk, VA.

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Central School of Practical Nursing

Norfolk, Virginia · public · mainly awards certificates · 24 students · Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr

$8,029

cheaper than 63% of comparable schools

Completion rate

76.5%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$59,399

earns ~$7,398.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Central School of Practical Nursing is a public institution in Norfolk, VA that mainly awards undergraduate certificates. The school serves a small cohort of 24 students focused on practical nursing and health professions. Data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,029, while 42.5% of students received Pell Grants. A 76.5% completion rate suggests most students finish the program, though median debt at completion is not reported. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $59,399.

Net price is 34% above the Virginia median ($6,013) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 54% above the national median ($38,679) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid like Pell Grants?: Yes, 42.5% of students reported receiving Pell Grants.
How much do students typically earn after attending?: The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $59,399.
What is the completion rate for this program?: The completion rate is reported at 76.5%.
How many students are enrolled at this school?: There are 24 students enrolled at this small school.
Is Central School of Practical Nursing a public or private school?: This is a public school located in Norfolk, VA.

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School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Blue Ridge Community College	Weyers Cave	$13,997	31.8%	$42,644
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach	$12,038	29.4%	$32,568
Mountain Gateway Community College	Clifton Forge	$4,861	41.7%	$34,293
Danville Community College	Danville	$6,669	33.8%	$31,664
Centura College-Chesapeake	Chesapeake	not reported	68.6%	$25,930
Eastern Shore Community College	Melfa	$2,495	35.2%	$32,418

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 231688. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.