Centura College - Chesapeake
Location and Contact Information
932 B Ventures WayChesapeake, VA 23320
USA
Main Tel: (757) 549-2121
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Centura College Chesapeake (previously Tidewater Tech) is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Centura College also operates campuses in Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina.
Centura College Chesapeake offers students career oriented courses which lead to associate's degrees and certificates. Courses offered are in the fields of paralegal law, medical office management, computer information science, computer network management, business management, medical assistantship, and massage therapy, among others. Adult education is also available.
Centura College Chesapeake provides financial aid programs. Deserving candidates, especially those with a good academic record, can apply for the institutional scholarship program.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and law.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Centura College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centura College - Richmond | Richmond, VA | 197 |
| 2 | Consolidated School of Business | Lancaster, PA | 137 |
| 3 | Consolidated School of Business | York, PA | 125 |
| 4 | Fort Belknap College | Harlem, MT | 168 |
| 5 | Du Bois Business College | Du Bois, PA | 209 |
| 6 | Centura Institute | Orlando, FL | 74 |
| 7 | Bidwell Training Center | Pittsburgh, PA | 175 |
| 8 | Mountain State College | Parkersburg, WV | 99 |
| 9 | Interface College-Spokane | Spokane, WA | 69 |
| 10 | Olean Business Institute | Olean, NY | 70 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 100 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 158 in 2009-2010 (179 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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