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Centura College-Chesapeake

Chesapeake, Virginia · Private for-profit college

Esthetician schoolsMassage therapy schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Virginia avg 57%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 932 Ventures Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · Phone: (757) 549-2121 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit trade school in Chesapeake, VA offering esthetician and massage therapy programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Federal outcome data such as completion rate, median debt, and earnings are not reported for this campus, though the Virginia state average completion rate is 57.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data for Centura College-Chesapeake; note that this campus does not participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Skincare specialists$31,530$39,350$49,980
Massage therapists$38,070$62,220$93,600

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 109 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 47 $20,654 $15,922 $7,521

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit trade school located in Chesapeake, Virginia, a large city. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with active accreditation status. However, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used here. The school's primary program offerings are esthetician training and massage therapy, with 109 students in esthetician programs and 47 in massage therapy, totaling 156 program completers.

In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs in Virginia is 57.1 percent, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested specifically in esthetics or massage therapy, both fields typically involving shorter, hands-on training programs rather than multi-year degrees. Because federal financial aid is not available here, prospective students—including career changers—should carefully weigh out-of-pocket costs before enrolling. To verify accreditation status, program details, or check for updated federal outcome data, contact the school directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Centura College-Chesapeake offers esthetician training (109 students) and massage therapy programs (47 students), totaling 156 program completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant aid cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Virginia state average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.1 percent.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (757) 549-2121 or visit its website for more information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for potential updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility, particularly since this campus does not participate in Title IV federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about esthetician or massage therapy program schedules and durations.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review available federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420024.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for esthetician and massage therapy careers vary by state and are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school directly to learn about certification and licensure exam preparation.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Centura College-Chesapeake at (757) 549-2121 or visit https://www.centuracollege.edu/campuses/chesapeake for enrollment information.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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