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Chester Career College

CHESTER, Virginia · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 79 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$24,259
cheaper than 19% of comparable schools
Completion rate
62.4%
Median debt at completion
$19,879
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,650
earns ~$1,345.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Chester Career College is a private for-profit school in Chester, VA, that mainly awards certificates. With 79 students, it serves those seeking specific trade credentials in nursing, cosmetology, and allied health.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $24,259, while the median student debt at completion is $19,879. About 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating financial need among the enrollment. Completion rates are reported at 62.4%, which is higher than many similar programs.

Net price is 145% above the Virginia median ($9,919) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% below the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$43,798
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,035
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$20,824
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$18,771
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid to low-income students?
Yes, 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants, according to the U.S. Department of Education data.
What programs are available and what credential do they award?
Programs include certificates in practical nursing, somatic bodywork, cosmetology, and clinical laboratory science, plus associate degrees in allied health and practical nursing.
How much do graduates of the practical nursing certificate earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate are reported at $43,798.
What is the typical completion rate for this school?
The reported completion rate is 62.4%.
How many students are currently enrolled?
There are 79 students enrolled at this location.

Other options in Virginia

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach$12,03829.4%$32,568
Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa$2,49535.2%$32,418
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove$5,54134.2%$39,644
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond$5,16822.2%$39,529
American National UniversitySalem$18,03630%$26,370
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale$9,91928.5%$53,557
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 437769. 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.