Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Centura College-Richmond Main
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Richmond Main | $44,528* | $48,207 | $20,455* | — |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $61,566* | — | —* | — |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | $56,355* | $64,351 | $14,750* | 0.26 |
| ECPI University | $51,209* | $46,276 | $25,250* | 0.49 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $50,451* | $49,631 | $20,455* | 0.41 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $50,451* | $49,631 | $20,455* | 0.41 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $4,928 | $61,566 | — |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church | — | $56,355 | $14,750 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $18,484 | $51,209 | $25,250 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $14,083 | $50,451 | $20,455 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $14,986 | $50,451 | $20,455 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Centura College-Richmond Main, approximately 73% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.