Centura College-Norfolk

https://www.centuracollege.edu/campuses/norfolk

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,500
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,770
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    163
    81.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    72.7%
    24 Graduates

    About

    Centura College-Norfolk is a higher education institution located in Norfolk City, VA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Centura College-Norfolk were Medical Office Assistant (63 degrees awarded), Electrician (30 degrees), and Carpenter (30 degrees).

    In 2024, 192 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centura College-Norfolk. 65.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (115 degrees), 3.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $16,500, which is $1,603 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $16,500, which is $1,603 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,770.

    In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Centura College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,500
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Norfolk was $16,500. The cost of tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $1,603 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,770
    2024 Value
    13.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Centura College-Norfolk had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,770. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Centura College-Norfolk grew by 13.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,556
    Room and Board
    $3,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Centura College-Norfolk was of $10,556 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.67% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    42%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    57% of undergraduate students at Centura College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 32.1% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Centura College-Norfolk had a total enrollment of 163 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk is 133 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Centura College-Norfolk, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.3% Black or African American, 9.82% White, 8.59% Two or More Races, 7.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.45% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.9%) and White Male (8.49%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    81.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 163 students. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk is 133 and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 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 Centura College-Norfolk was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Centura College-Norfolk had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      113 enrolled students
    2. White
      16 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      14 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Centura College-Norfolk is 69.3% Black or African American, 9.82% White, 8.59% Two or More Races, 7.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.45% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 60 more women than men received degrees from Centura College-Norfolk. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american (115 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Centura College-Norfolk is Medical Office Assistant (63 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (30 degrees) and Carpenter (30 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centura College-Norfolk, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Health (122 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees).

    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 Centura College-Norfolk are Registered nurses (1,492,222 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,429 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (113,777 people).

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk in 2024 are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Health (122 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Health (122 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Centura College-Norfolk are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,598,870 people), Outpatient care centers (277,348 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,182 people), Offices of physicians (201,036 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (153,490 people).

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Health (122 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centura College-Norfolk.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Office Assistant
      63 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      30 degrees awarded
    3. Carpenter
      30 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Centura College-Norfolk was Medical Office Assistant with 63 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    66
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    126
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk, which is 0.524 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (126).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk in Electrician, which is 9 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk in Medical Office Assistant, which is 13.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    34%
    100% Completion Time
    63%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Centura College-Norfolk completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      115 degrees awarded
    2. White
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      25 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american (115 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (34 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      126 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      112 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      110 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (112 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Centura College-Norfolk had a total salary expenditure of 5.5M. Centura College-Norfolk employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Centura College-Norfolk are Female No academic rank (6), and Male No academic rank (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, and Management, with 12 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.42M
    2024 Salaries
    0.243%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Centura College-Norfolk paid a median of $2.42M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($5.5M) and a 0.243% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.06% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $408k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Centura College-Norfolk paid a total of $408k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Management with 12 employees.

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