Centura College - Norfolk
Location and Contact Information
7020 North Military HighwayNorfolk, VA 23518-4833
USA
Main Tel: (757) 853-2121
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Tidewater Tech College recently changed its name to Centura College and has several campuses across U.S. The Norfolk campus of Centura College is located in Virginia. The institute offers a number of programs. The areas of study include medical billing and coding, practical nursing, dental assisting, and medical assisting. The students can earn diplomas and degrees in the their area of interest.
Centura College – Norfolk campus offers financial assistance to the students. Students can opt for rehabilitative services, military tuition assistance, PLUS Loan and Veteran Benefits. Apart from this the college also offers scholarships to the deserving students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- 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 | ATS Institute of Technology | Highland Heights, OH | 438 |
| 2 | Allen College | Waterloo, IA | 417 |
| 3 | Hondros College | Westerville, OH | 528 |
| 4 | Delta College of Arts & Technology | Baton Rouge, LA | 317 |
| 5 | Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Medford, MA | 321 |
| 6 | Bellin College | Green Bay, WI | 294 |
| 7 | Richmond School of Health and Technology | Richmond, VA | 440 |
| 8 | BryanLGH College of Health Sciences | Lincoln, NE | 493 |
| 9 | Medvance Institute-Miami | Miami, FL | 314 |
| 10 | Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | 229 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 65 | 1 |
| Associate | 37 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 35 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 20 |
Students
Student enrollment was 202 in 2009-2010 (313 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 13% 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)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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