Chamberlain University-Virginia
Vienna, Virginia · Private For-Profit · 90.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 86/100 · Strong Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Chamberlain University-Virginia scores 86 (Strong Value). Average 6-year earnings of $69,800 and a 4.8-year payback period are both strong, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.300 is well within manageable range. Median debt of $20,919 against $69,800 earnings is favorable. The single weakness flagged by the score is the repayment rate: only 66.5% at year 7. This anomaly is worth noting - the low repayment rate despite high earnings may reflect income-driven repayment plan adoption among graduates, or a mismatch in the Scorecard's methodology for this institution type. Net price of $33,199 is high relative to the $20,785 in-state tuition, suggesting fees and required living costs are substantial. Income-stratified net price data is available only for the 0-30000 bracket ($33,199), with all other brackets null - a significant data gap. The institution has 557 enrolled students and operates as a single-program nursing school.
The median graduate earns $92,405 ten years after entry - well above the roughly $53,600 median across the schools we score.
Chamberlain University-Virginia
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $20,785/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $20,785/yr |
| Average net price | $33,199/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $132,796 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $92,405 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $69,800 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,919 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $222 |
| Estimated payback period | 4.8 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 100.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 557 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $20,785/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $33,199/year, or roughly $132,796 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $33,199/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $20,919, which works out to about $222 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($69,800) and comes to 0.30, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $33,199 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The only reported net price is $33,199 per year for the 0-30000 bracket - notably, this is the same as the average net price, suggesting the aid formula does not meaningfully differentiate by income at this institution. Low-income students with a Pell grant receive the same price as others, rather than a meaningfully reduced net cost.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Net price data for the 48001-75000 bracket is not reported by the Scorecard. Based on the flat aid structure suggested by the available data, middle-income families should expect costs near the $33,199 average net price.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Net price for higher income brackets is not reported. Given the for-profit pricing structure and the flat net price observed for the lowest bracket, higher-income families should expect to pay at or above $33,199 per year. At $132,796+ over four years against $83,188 year-one nursing earnings in Northern Virginia, the payback math works - but only because Northern Virginia nursing wages are exceptional. The same investment at a different geographic market would look weaker.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Chamberlain University-Virginia with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $96,132 | C+ |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing is the only program Chamberlain-Virginia offers, with 188 graduates earning $83,188 at year one and $96,132 at year four. Debt-to-earnings of 0.471 (ROI grade C+). Median debt is $39,146. Year-one earnings of $83,188 in Northern Virginia are strong and consistent with the DC metro healthcare labor market. The C+ grade reflects the high debt-to-earnings ratio.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 62.3% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 66.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 65.0% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 69.6% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Chamberlain University-Virginia’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2011-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 90.0% |
| Enrollment | 557 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 44.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,978 |
The 90% admission rate with no reported SAT or ACT ranges indicates broad accessibility. Chamberlain's admissions process focuses on nursing-specific prerequisites and clinical aptitude rather than standardized test performance.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Virginia (this school) | 86 | $33,199 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88 | $28,045 | $92,405 |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | 79 | $35,205 | $97,827 |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | 74 | $40,096 | $92,405 |
| Strayer University-Virginia | 11 | $19,578 | $40,092 |
| South University-Richmond | 11 | $30,442 | $34,421 |
Who Thrives Here
Chamberlain University-Virginia enrolls 557 students in Vienna, Virginia, with a 90% admission rate. SAT and ACT data are not reported. The Pell grant rate of 44.4% indicates substantial low-income enrollment. This is a focused nursing program, not a general-purpose institution. Students who enroll are committing to nursing as a career from day one. The reported 100% completion rate and $69,800 average earnings suggest that students who enter the program are well-positioned to finish and find employment in the high-demand Northern Virginia healthcare market.
The Verdict: The Investment Pays Off
For most students, Chamberlain University-Virginia pays off. You'd pay about $33,199 a year after aid ($132,796 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $92,405 ten years after enrollment. That puts the payback - the time it takes for the earnings bump to cover what you spent - at roughly 4.8 years, a solid return.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, its 100.0% graduation rate, manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: a three-year loan repayment rate of 66.5% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $20,919 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $69,800 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Chamberlain University-Virginia: Common Questions
Is Chamberlain University-Virginia worth it?
In our view, yes - for most students Chamberlain University-Virginia pays off. It scores 86/100 on our ROI scale. You'd pay about $33,199 a year after aid ($132,796 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $92,405 ten years after enrollment, so the cost takes roughly 4.8 years to earn back.
How much does Chamberlain University-Virginia cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $33,199 a year, or roughly $132,796 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Chamberlain University-Virginia graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $92,405 ten years after enrolling, roughly $50,605 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Chamberlain University-Virginia?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 4.8 years for Chamberlain University-Virginia. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Chamberlain University-Virginia graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $20,919, against average earnings of $69,800 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Chamberlain University-Virginia?
The six-year graduation rate is 100.0%, at or above the 64% national average for four-year schools (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.