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Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, Virginia · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 316 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601 · Phone: (757) 240-2200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Riverside College of Health Careers is a private non-profit trade school in Newport News, VA offering LPN/LVN, radiology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACEN and other bodies.
Median graduate debt is $14,787 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $66,072, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Riverside College of Health Careers; the school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 46.2% of 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 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,000 | $80,670 | $95,870 |
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,980 | $67,580 | $84,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $43,635 | $40,728 | $16,806 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $34,475 | $34,381 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $44,317 | $46,087 | $18,369 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $43,635 | $40,728 | $16,806 |
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
Riverside College of Health Careers is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Newport News, Virginia. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to cover costs. It is accredited by multiple bodies depending on program, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school awards four program families, most commonly LPN/LVN programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical assistant programs.
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate is reported at 57.1%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $14,787, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $66,072. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 46.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
With 350 undergraduates and 58 trade program completers reported, this school offers a mix of short clinical programs such as LPN training and longer allied-health pathways like radiology and surgical technology, which may suit both new students and adult career-changers seeking structured healthcare training in a midsize city setting. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through each named accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Riverside College of Health Careers offers four program families, most notably LPN/LVN programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical assistant programs, along with surgical technology programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average of 57.1% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $14,787, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $66,072, 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) 240-2200 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means it reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to owners.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; prospective students should contact the school directly or check its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?233408.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter clinical programs like LPN training and longer allied-health pathways such as radiology, which may fit career-changers seeking healthcare credentials, though specific scheduling details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Riverside College of Health Careers at (757) 240-2200 or through its website, https://www.riversideonline.com/careers/college-of-health-careers.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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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.