The current structured source does not include a published cost-of-attendance figure for this profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,450; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,308.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
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The current structured source does not include a published cost-of-attendance figure for this profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,450; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,308. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $80,530, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Sentara College of Health Sciences earn median 4-year earnings of $80,530, placing the institution in the 86.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Sentara College of Health Sciences #329 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's earnings trajectory reflects a focused mission: nearly all degrees concentrate in Health fields, where labor-market demand and career progression create consistent financial outcomes for graduates entering stable, in-demand roles. The earnings pattern centers on clinical and allied health specializations. Nursing is the largest program by graduate volume and earnings impact, with 95 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,720 — approximately 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. This concentration in health sciences aligns with VA's regional labor-market strength in healthcare delivery and reflects the institution's specialized positioning as a health professions college. Graduates move directly into nursing, clinical support, and allied health careers where starting salaries are competitive and job security is strong, supporting the institution's overall return profile.
