Riverside College of Health Careers

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,000
    11.1% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,744
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    12.9%
    62 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    350
    72.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    100%
    4 Graduates

    About

    Riverside College of Health Careers is a higher education institution located in Newport News City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Riverside College of Health Careers were Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded), Radiographer (21 degrees), and Surgical Technologist (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Riverside College of Health Careers. 90.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.74% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (89 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $14,000, which is $−897 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $14,000, which is $897 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,744.

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Riverside College of Health Careers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers was $14,000. The cost of tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $−897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $20,744
    2024 Value
    12.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Riverside College of Health Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,744. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Riverside College of Health Careers grew by 12.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at Riverside College of Health Careers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17.9% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Riverside College of Health Careers received 62 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 107% annual growth. Out of those 62 applicants, 8 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 12.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 350 students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers in 2024.

    Riverside College of Health Careers has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    12.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    8
    Accepted Out of 62

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Riverside College of Health Careers was 12.9% (8 admissions from 62 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 16.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 107%, while admissions grew by 60%.

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    Enrollment

    Riverside College of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 350 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers is 253 students and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Riverside College of Health Careers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.9% White, 24.6% Black or African American, 8% Two or More Races, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Asian, 0.857% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.5%) and Two or More Races Female (5.45%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    72.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 350 students. The full-time enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers is 253 and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      206 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      86 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      28 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Riverside College of Health Careers is 58.9% White, 24.6% Black or African American, 8% Two or More Races, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Asian, 0.857% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 124 more women than men received degrees from Riverside College of Health Careers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Riverside College of Health Careers is white (89 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Riverside College of Health Careers is Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (21 degrees) and Surgical Technologist (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Riverside College of Health Careers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (154 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers in 2024 are Health (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Health (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Health (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Riverside College of Health Careers.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Cardiovascular Technologist
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Riverside College of Health Careers was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 16 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    15
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    139
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers, which is 0.108 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0543 times less than the 92 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers in Registered Nursing, which is 18.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    100%
    100% Completion Time
    100%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 100% of students graduating from Riverside College of Health Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      89 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      38 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Riverside College of Health Careers is white (89 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

    0.649% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      147 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      128 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      116 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Riverside College of Health Careers is white female (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (128 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Riverside College of Health Careers had a total salary expenditure of 9.97M. Riverside College of Health Careers employs 29 Assistant professors, 6 Instructors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Riverside College of Health Careers are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Instructor (6), and Female Professor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers are: Management, with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $5.1M
    2024 Salaries
    11.9%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Riverside College of Health Careers paid a median of $5.1M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($9.97M) and a 11.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.93M
    Instructional Salaries
    37
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Riverside College of Health Careers paid a total of $2.93M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 57.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers were Management with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

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