Chester Career College

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2017 Average Net Price

$16,536

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

24%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

181

100% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

42.6%

20 Graduates

About

Chester Career College is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Chester Career College were .

In 2017, 69 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chester Career College. 97.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (40 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chester Career College is $0, which is $-14,000 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Chester Career College is $0, which is $-14,000 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,536.

In 2017, 81% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 71% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$16,536

2017 Value

0.224%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Chester Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,536. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Chester Career College grew by 0.224%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

71%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Chester Career College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 3.85% with respect to 2016, when 78% 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.

24%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Chester Career College was 24%, which represents 37 out of the 154 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 has a total enrollment of 181 students. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 181 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 71.8% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.552% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chester Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (69.1%), followed by White Female (22.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chester Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 181 students. The full-time enrollment at Chester Career College is 181 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Chester Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% 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

50%

2017 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), 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

Black or African American
130
White
42
Hispanic or Latino
5

The enrolled student population at Chester Career College is 71.8% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.552% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Two or More Races, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 65 more women than men received degrees from Chester Career College. The majority of degree recipients at Chester Career College are black or african american (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chester Career College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (64 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,293,105 people), Medical & health services managers (134,634 people), Pharmacists (128,892 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (120,345 people), and Physicians (99,786 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (64 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Public relations specialists

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 Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (64 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees).

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 (1,405,837 people), Elementary & secondary schools (205,153 people), Outpatient care centers (190,696 people), Offices of physicians (183,832 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (125,287 people).

The most specialized majors at Chester Career College are Health (64 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chester Career College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College, which is 0.0299 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Chester Career College in Surgical Technologist, which is 0.222 times less than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Chester Career College in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is NaNy times more than the 0 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 40% of students graduating from Chester Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Chester Career College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chester Career College is black or african american (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded
White Female
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Chester Career College is black or african american female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (24 degrees).

Operations

Chester Career College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Chester Career College had a total salary expenditure of $2.53M. Chester Career College employs 2 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Chester Career College are Female Instructors (2), Male Instructors(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chester Career College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Chester Career College has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Chester Career College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chester Career College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Chester Career College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.22M

2017 Salaries

4.32%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Chester Career College paid a median of $1.22M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($2.53M) and a 4.32% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.6% decline from 2015 and a 21.6% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$138k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Chester Career College paid a total of $138k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chester Career College were Instructor with 2 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chester Career College were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees; and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chester Career College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, Male Instructor with 0 employees, and false with 0 employees.

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

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