C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
88/100 · earnings-weighted

Southside College of Health Sciences

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834
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.
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
13/100

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

91
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
4.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$71,380
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$68,419
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,758
Median debt at graduation
33.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th 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 Southside College of Health Sciences

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$75,357$79,351-2%#523 of 962#876$11,947
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,367$74,577+14%#117 of 560#247$12,048

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 Southside College of Health Sciences Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $299,843
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,565/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23237 (4.3% cap, Chesterfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,064 $6,064

Financial Aid

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

Student Demographics

91
Total Students
92%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 1%
Black 22%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 67%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

📊 Age Distribution

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southside College of Health Sciences?
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 Southside College of Health Sciences?
Tuition at Southside College of Health Sciences is $6,064 for in-state students and $6,064 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Southside College of Health Sciences?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Southside College of Health Sciences a good school?
Southside College of Health Sciences has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): 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 Southside College of Health Sciences?
Southside College of Health Sciences has a total enrollment of 91 students.

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