Below Average

Score: 42/100

Chester Career College

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 CHESTER, Virginia 23836

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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: 40%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

17/100

Quick Stats

147

Total Enrollment

40%

Graduation Rate

44%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Chester Career College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $445,941
Avg rent near campus: $1,864/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23224 (4.9% cap, Richmond)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

75%

Receive Pell Grants

94%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 48 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 14 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 14 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 9 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 3 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Chester Career College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Surgical technologists

Surgical assistants

Phlebotomists

Massage therapists

Healthcare support workers, all other

$46k/yr 109,700 jobs

Student Demographics

147

Total Students

88%

Women

45%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%

Hispanic 5%

Black 76%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%

25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chester Career College?

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 Chester Career College?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Chester Career College?

The graduation rate at Chester Career College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Chester Career College a good school?

Chester Career College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). 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 Chester Career College?

Chester Career College has a total enrollment of 147 students.

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