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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · Phone: (757) 490-9090 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Sep 2025 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Apr 2026 · Initial Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
ECPI University is a private for-profit trade school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and culinary programs, accredited by multiple national bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at ECPI University is $20,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,837; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance for ECPI University is not reported in federal data; the school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 53.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,010 | $63,270 | $77,270 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,000 | $80,670 | $95,870 |
| Dental assistants | $37,720 | $46,670 | $53,040 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,980 | $67,580 | $84,100 |
| Massage therapists | $38,070 | $62,220 | $93,600 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,540 | $45,420 | $50,390 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,630 | $53,290 | $64,950 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 676 | $40,692 | $39,369 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 312 | $27,770 | $27,344 | $15,494 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 49 | $26,106 | $23,869 | $14,146 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 42 | $22,745 | $23,974 | $17,896 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 39 | $47,019 | $45,266 | $22,430 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 37 | $47,019 | $45,266 | $22,430 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 29 | $47,019 | $45,266 | $22,430 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 29 | $27,770 | $27,344 | $15,494 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | not reported | not reported | $6,783 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 23 | $22,745 | $23,974 | $17,896 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | $7,823 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | $22,745 | $23,974 | $17,896 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $47,019 | $45,266 | $22,430 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $26,782 | not reported | $11,962 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | $28,152 | $28,348 | $18,057 |
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.
About this school
ECPI University is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school holds accreditation from multiple bodies, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its most-awarded programs are LPN / LVN programs (676 completers), Medical assistant programs (346 completers), and Culinary & pastry schools (96 completers), across 15 total program families including radiology tech, dental assisting, surgical tech, massage therapy, EMT training, and medical billing and coding.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is 57.1%, but ECPI's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, and how it compares to the state average is also not reported. Median debt among graduates is $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,837. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 53.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
Given its concentration in healthcare-support and culinary program families, this campus may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training rather than a traditional degree path; program lengths themselves are not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ECPI University's top programs are LPN / LVN programs (676 completers), Medical assistant programs (346 completers), and Culinary & pastry schools (96 completers), spread across 15 total program families including radiology tech, dental assisting, surgical tech, massage therapy, EMT training, and medical billing and coding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, ECPI University is accredited, with accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, ECPI University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including federal loans and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 57.1%, but ECPI University's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates of ECPI University is $20,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for ECPI University graduates are $42,837, per federal data.
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 at (757) 490-9090 or visit https://www.ecpi.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ECPI University is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and the types of financial aid or oversight that apply compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accrediting bodies and review official completion, debt, and earnings data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?248934.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly indicate program length or scheduling, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; prospective students should ask the school about program formats and timelines.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, such as LPN licensure, may be required after completing a given program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach ECPI University at (757) 490-9090 or through its website at https://www.ecpi.edu/ for admissions and application information.
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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.