How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?

Data shows that 60% of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are available and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Building/Construction Finishing, HVACR, Ground Transportation, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers an associate degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations.

What do graduates of the Health and Medical Administrative Services program typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for this specific program are reported at $21,679.

How many students typically complete their training?

The reported completion rate is 72.3%.

Is Centura College-Newport News a public or private institution?

It is classified as a private for-profit school.

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Centura College-Newport News

Newport News, Virginia · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 203 students · HVACCDL & Truck DrivingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$24,842

cheaper than 15% of comparable schools

Completion rate

72.3%

Median debt at completion

$14,750

Median earnings (10 yr)

$25,930

$1,043.8 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit school in Newport News, VA, offering certificates and an associate degree in trades, healthcare admin, and business. The school serves 203 students who can access financial aid, with 60% of the student body receiving Pell Grants. Typical net costs after aid average $24,842 annually.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $24,842, which results in a median student debt of $14,750 at completion for those who borrow. The school reports a 72.3% completion rate, meaning roughly seven out of ten enrolled students finish their program. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,930, though program-specific earnings vary.

Net price is 296% above the Virginia median ($6,279) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 30% below the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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60% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for HVAC programs in Virginia.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,679
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$15,922
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$22,094

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Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants at this school?: Data shows that 60% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are available and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Building/Construction Finishing, HVACR, Ground Transportation, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers an associate degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations.
What do graduates of the Health and Medical Administrative Services program typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for this specific program are reported at $21,679.
How many students typically complete their training?: The reported completion rate is 72.3%.
Is Centura College-Newport News a public or private institution?: It is classified as a private for-profit school.

Nearby alternatives in Virginia

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Virginia Western Community College	Roanoke	$4,966	35.6%	$38,787

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 377449. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.