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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Chesapeake, VA · City · 242 students
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Graduation rate
58% typical
$77,821
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
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Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
About

Sentara College of Health Sciences in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a specialized, career-focused institution best known for its top-tier nursing degrees and Allied Health programs in areas such as Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, and Cardiovascular Technology. The student experience is intensely practical and professional, characterized by small class sizes, immersive simulation lab training, and a supportive, healthcare-centric learning environment. What truly sets the college apart is its direct integration with the expansive Sentara Healthcare system, offering students unparalleled access to clinical rotations and a streamlined pathway into high-demand medical careers after graduation.

Location
Chesapeake, VA, 23320 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
15 mi away
Outcomes
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$78,992
10 yrs after entry$77,821
Debt
Median at graduation$19,450
Monthly payment$206
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$23.8k
90th percentile$30,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: $63,582 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 8%Women 92%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
7 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$47,563
Independent
78%
Age at entry
31.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
7%
Black
16%
Asian
7%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$78,992
After 10 yrs
$77,821
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing91
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$8,947/mo
Teaching spend
$17,030
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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