Chester Career College

chestercareercollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$21,623

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

147

66% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40%

6 Graduates

About

Chester Career College is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Chester Career College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (27 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chester Career College. 91% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.97% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (56 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chester Career College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 128 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,623.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Chester Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,623

2023 Value

23.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Chester Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,623. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Chester Career College grew by 23.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chester Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Chester Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.79% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chester Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chester Career College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 128 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Chester Career College had a total enrollment of 147 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 97 students and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Chester Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chester Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.2% Black or African American, 16.3% White, 4.76% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.72% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Chester Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (71.7%), followed by White Female (13.1%) and Black or African American Male (7.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chester Career College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 147 students. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 97 and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Chester Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chester Career College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chester Career College was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Chester Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chester Career College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
112 enrolled students
White
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chester Career College is 76.2% Black or African American, 16.3% White, 4.76% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.72% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 64 more women than men received degrees from Chester Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chester Career College is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Chester Career College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (27 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chester Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (78 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 Chester Career College are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College in 2023 are Health (78 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Chester Career College are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (78 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Chester Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (78 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chester Career College.

Most Common (2023)

Phlebotamy Technician
18 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Chester Career College was Phlebotamy Technician with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Chester Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College, which is 0.0986 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chester Career College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.125 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Chester Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Chester Career College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chester Career College is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

1.28% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
50 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chester Career College is black or african american female (50 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

Chester Career College employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Chester Career College are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chester Career College are: Management, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$855k

2023 Salaries

16.2%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Chester Career College paid a median of $855k in salaries, a 16.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 38.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.45% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$118k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Chester Career College paid a total of $118k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chester Career College was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chester Career College were Management with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chester Career College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chester Career College.

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