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Centura College is in a large suburb, in Chesapeake, VA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Centura College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include law, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and medical administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Centura College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 290 students (216 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Centura College are minorities.
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Chesapeake
932 Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
General Phone: (757) 549-2121
http://centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 46 | clinical assistant |
| Business and Management | 33 | business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 100 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 290 students (216 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 90% |
| North Carolina | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chesapeake, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Centura College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2334403)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $29,050 | 4 | $29,854 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $29,050 | 4 | $29,854 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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