Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chesapeake, Virginia with 242 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Sentara College of Health Sciences tuition, cost and net price
Sentara College of Health Sciences graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $80,393 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Sentara College of Health Sciences majors and what graduates earn
Sentara College of Health Sciences awarded bachelor's degrees in 1 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($90,720).
All 1 majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 81 | $76,069 | $90,720 | $23,000 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Sentara College of Health Sciences
1 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 1 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Master's | 19 | $81,097 | $62,203 |
Trade and career programs at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 21 | $61,643 | $75,494 | $21,000 |
Students and location
- 242 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 92% women, 7.8% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Frequently asked questions
How much do Sentara College of Health Sciences graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $80,393 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.