- The mission of Chester Career College is to provide educational career programs which prepare students to succeed in selected professions. Students at Chester Career College are provided the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills; self-discipline and confidence; a professional attitude; and the ability to meet employer expectations in order to enter and advance in the job market.Providing a quality educational experience to each individual student is a priority at Chester Career College. The needs of the students remain in the forefront of the daily activities of each employee. The management of this school requires and expects that quality and prompt service will be provided to each student on a consistent basis.
School Highlights
Chester Career College serves 159 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chester Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chester Career College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
13 staff
129 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
6
7
Student Body
The student population of Chester Career College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Chester Career College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
159 students
2,063 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
159 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,220 students
![This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Chester Career College. This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Chester Career College.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_enrollment/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bsuGsiO.png)
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
268 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
159 students
802 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
3%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Career College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Career College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_hispanic/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-spYva7.png)
% Black
79%
20%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Career College and the percentage of Black community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Career College and the percentage of Black community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_black/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-spYvcj.png)
% White
16%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Career College and the percentage of White community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Career College and the percentage of White community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_white/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-UBhpBN.png)
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Career College. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Career College.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-blbTwjs.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bzD3olV.png)
Diversity Score
0.35
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
38%
![This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Chester Career College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Chester Career College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/completion_rate_less_than_4yr_150nt/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bxXegx2.png)
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$29,600
![This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Chester Career College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Chester Career College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/mean_earnings_working_not_enrolled/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-vUwOct.png)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,815
$10,500
![This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Chester Career College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Chester Career College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/median_debt_completers/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bq54dIf.png)
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
![This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Chester Career College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Chester Career College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/median_debt_noncompleters/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bdJg0lA.png)
Acceptance Rate
100%
76%
![This chart displays the percent admitted of Chester Career College and the community college average percent admitted of Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percent admitted of Chester Career College and the community college average percent admitted of Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/percent_admitted/2000/2050/chester-career-college-chart-bvZeLnz.png)
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Chester Career College is currently enrolling: Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Phlebotomy/EKG Technician, and Nurse Aide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Chester Career College?
The acceptance rate of Chester Career College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
What is Chester Career College's ranking?
Chester Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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