Trade and career programs at Centura College-Newport News
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 101 | $31,081 | $30,747 | $14,750 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 77 | $40,955 | $43,168 | $14,750 |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 11 | $24,309 | $26,335 | $9,500 |
Centura College-Newport News cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $16,637 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $32,544 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $25,742 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $25,882 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $25,548 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,145 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $26,251 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,168 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 71% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 72% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $32,746 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,750 in federal student loans.
- 43% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
Tuition and fees are $16,637 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $25,742 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Centura College-Newport News?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Centura College-Newport News graduates earn?
HVAC certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $40,955 one year after finishing.
Is Centura College-Newport News accredited?
Centura College-Newport News is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Empire Beauty School-Newport News, Newport News: $13,600 a year
- Brightpoint Community College, Chester: $5,230 a year
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond: $5,427 a year
- Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke: $5,547 a year
- Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown: $5,249 a year
- Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave: $5,793 a year
More: all trade schools in Virginia · Centura College-Newport News on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.