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Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, Virginia · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 430 Clairmont Court - Suite 200, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 · Phone: (804) 765-5800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southside College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade school in Colonial Heights, VA offering radiology & sonography programs, accredited by ACEN, ABHES, and JRCERT.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Southside College of Health Sciences is $13,758 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $71,380; completion rate compared to the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southside College of Health Sciences; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, with 33.7% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,000 | $80,670 | $95,870 |
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 | 13 | $47,631 | $43,798 | $12,048 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $47,631 | $43,798 | $12,048 |
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
Southside College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade and career school in Colonial Heights, VA. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus's most awarded program is in radiology & sonography, with 21 completers recorded in federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 151.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 57.1% for comparable programs, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,758, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $71,380. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body relies on need-based aid.
This campus, located in a large suburb, centers on a focused radiology & sonography program rather than a broad catalog, which may suit students seeking a specific clinical credential rather than a general associate degree path. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southside College of Health Sciences awards radiology & sonography programs, with 21 program completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 33.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 57.1%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $13,758, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $71,380, 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 (804) 765-5800 or visit https://www.schs.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Southside College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it reinvests revenue into programs rather than distributing profit to owners.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with ACEN, ABHES, and JRCERT, and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?233082.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to discuss fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at (804) 765-5800 to ask about credentialing tied to its radiology & sonography programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southside College of Health Sciences at (804) 765-5800 or through its website, https://www.schs.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; 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.