Is Chester Career College worth it?
Chester Career College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in CHESTER, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 89 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, surgical technology and phlebotomy technician.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,788
Median earnings 4 years after
$41,883
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,650
Average net price
$24,259
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
89
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
79
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $42,781 | $54,215 | 55 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | $30,015 | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 48 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 14 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | Associate | 3 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Associate | 0 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Chester Career College. 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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