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Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, Virginia · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 1441 Crossways Blvd, Suite 105, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · Phone: (757) 388-2900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Warning · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Feb 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade school in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering surgical technologist programs, accredited by ABHES and CCNE.
Median graduate debt is $19,450 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,821, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Sentara College of Health Sciences; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 35.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 | $52,636 | $55,964 | $20,711 |
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
Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade and career campus in Chesapeake, Virginia, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's core trade offering is its surgical technologist program, with 11 recent completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 242 students.
Federal Scorecard data shows a state average completion rate of 57.1% for comparable programs, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $19,450. Median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry were $77,821. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.0% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus centers on a single surgical technologist program, which suggests a focused, hands-on training path rather than a broad menu of trade offerings. Given the health-sciences setting and program structure, it may suit students specifically targeting surgical technology work, though program length itself is not reported here. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sentara College of Health Sciences offers surgical technologist programs, with 11 recent completers reported. This is the campus's single listed trade program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 35.0% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
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 state average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $19,450, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,821, per federal Scorecard 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 directly at (757) 388-2900 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit school. Non-profit status can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to for-profit schools, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm the surgical technologist program's duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review official outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232885.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and admissions requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sentara College of Health Sciences at (757) 388-2900 or through its website, https://www.sentara.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby surgical technologist programs is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across schools.
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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.