Chester Career College

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,969

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.87%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

108

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.3%

35 Graduates

About

Chester Career College is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Chester Career College were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (39 degrees awarded) and Pharmacy Technician (4 degrees).

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chester Career College. 93.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.73% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (76 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,969.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Chester Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,969

2021 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chester Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,969. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chester Career College grew by 11.8%.

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

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Chester Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 21.2% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

1.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chester Career College was 1.87%, which represents 2 out of the 107 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 108 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 108 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Chester Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chester Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% Black or African American, 18.5% White, and 8.33% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Chester Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (68.5%), followed by White Female (17.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chester Career College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 108 students. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 108 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Chester Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

56%

2021 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 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
79 enrolled students
White
20 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chester Career College is 73.1% Black or African American, 18.5% White, and 8.33% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 90 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 (76 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Chester Career College is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (39 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (4 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (104 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 (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College in 2021 are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
39 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Chester Career College was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Chester Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College, which is 0.0722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.129 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to women at Chester Career College in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Chester Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Chester Career College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
76 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chester Career College is black or african american (76 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
70 degrees awarded
White Female
21 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 (70 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (21 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: Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.67M

2021 Salaries

4.45%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Chester Career College paid a median of $1.67M in salaries, a 4.45% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$155k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Chester Career College paid a total of $155k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.69% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chester Career College was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chester Career College were Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, 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.