Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Brightpoint Community College, based in Chester, Virginia, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,792 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,223 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 38.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.34x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,490 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Electrical Engineering Technology, Health Services, Business Administration & Management, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,223
Graduation Rate
38.5%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$5,490
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.75x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.34x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,792
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,082
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,520
Pell Grant Rate
22.5%
Federal Loan Rate
3.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,150
Income $30K–$48K
$4,803
Income $48K–$75K
$6,376
Income $110K+
$11,669
Student Demographics
Women
63.4%
White
45.8%
Black
25.2%
Hispanic
15.9%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,635 | 138 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 115 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,182 | 91 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,027 | 89 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 48 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $32,090 | 45 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 41 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $51,708 | 39 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 38 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 36 |
| Engineering | $79,293 | 34 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 26 |
| Mental Health Services | $42,390 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $34,868 | 20 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 14 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $66,818 | 13 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,281 | 190 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $57,941 | 122 |
| Machinist | $52,992 | 51 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $33,960 | 42 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 27 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $34,742 | 26 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $27,491 | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 22 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,788 | 17 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $56,038 | 11 |
| Mental Health Services | $36,966 | 11 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Pharmacy | Not reported | 4 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Museology | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | $72,129 | 0 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Virginia
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Virginia
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