Is Centura College-Newport News worth it?
Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Newport News, Virginia (midsize city), part of the Centura College system. It awarded 189 certificates in 2024, most often in medical office assistant; heating, air conditioning; and massage therapy.
Centura College-Newport News is part of Centura College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Centura College-Newport News
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$24,547
Median earnings 4 years after
$37,316
Median earnings 10 years after
$25,930
Average net price
$24,842
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
189
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
203
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,072 | $30,747 | 175 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $29,395 | $43,168 | 66 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,301 | $26,335 | 66 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $27,056 | $38,597 | 32 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | $31,641 | N/A | 16 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 101 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 77 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for Centura College-Newport News. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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