Sentara College of Health Sciences' tuition and fees structure reflects its focus as a specialized health professions institution. The college's net pricing varies by income level, though detailed income-band breakdowns are not available in standard reporting; families should contact the institution directly for personalized aid estimates.
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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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Sentara College of Health Sciences' tuition and fees structure reflects its focus as a specialized health professions institution. The college's net pricing varies by income level, though detailed income-band breakdowns are not available in standard reporting; families should contact the institution directly for personalized aid estimates. Sentara participates in federal financial aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and offers institutional scholarships to qualifying students. The institution's affordability profile is shaped by its specialized mission and regional market positioning in the Chesapeake, Virginia area. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,450. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,308; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $80,530, median federal debt of $19,450 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters within health professions, four-year earnings of $90,720 would yield a tighter debt-service picture — a pattern worth exploring at the program level. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
