C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
32/100 · earnings-weighted

Centura College-Norfolk

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Norfolk, Virginia 23518
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
D
38/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

193
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Centura College-Norfolk, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$25,930
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,077
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,750
Median debt at graduation
72.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 14th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Centura College-Norfolk

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services$26,072$30,747-13%#440 of 496#487$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$24,569$29,332-13%#298 of 332#326$9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$20,928————$14,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Centura College-Norfolk Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $347,553
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,030/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23509 (5.1% cap, Norfolk)

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🏆 Where Centura College-Norfolk Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,500 $16,500

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

193
Total Students
63%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Hispanic 10%
Black 68%
Asian 1%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Centura College-Norfolk?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Centura College-Norfolk?
Tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $16,500 for in-state students and $16,500 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Norfolk?
The graduation rate at Centura College-Norfolk is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Centura College-Norfolk a good school?
Centura College-Norfolk has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Centura College-Norfolk?
Centura College-Norfolk has a total enrollment of 193 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology