C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

Riverside College of Health Careers

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Newport News, Virginia 23601
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 (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
C+
58/100

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

325
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
17%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Riverside College of Health Careers, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,072
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,261
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,787
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
46.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st 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 Riverside College of Health Careers

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,644$88,588+10%#213 of 962#593$16,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$47,366$62,709-4%#333 of 560#501$16,806
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$47,742$50,710+20%#134 of 476#266$18,369

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 Riverside College of Health Careers Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $298,702
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,464/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23607 (6.4% cap, Newport News)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,596 $12,596

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
27%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

325
Total Students
91%
Women
43%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 6%
Black 26%
Asian 4%
Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Riverside College of Health Careers?
Riverside College of Health Careers has an acceptance rate of 17%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Riverside College of Health Careers?
Tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $12,596 for in-state students and $12,596 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Riverside College of Health Careers?
The graduation rate at Riverside College of Health Careers is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Riverside College of Health Careers a good school?
Riverside College of Health Careers has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Riverside College of Health Careers?
Riverside College of Health Careers has a total enrollment of 325 students.

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