At a glance
Average net price
$5,490
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
38.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,792
In-state tuition
$5,082
Out-of-state tuition
$11,520
Cost of attendance
$12,196
Median earnings (10y)
$41,223
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), stem (21%), health (20%).
- STEM21%
- Health20%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services12%
- Liberal arts20.7%~1,198 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions20.3%~1,175 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech11.3%~652 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business8.2%~474 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science7.3%~422 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~230 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~218 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~215 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology3.1%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~162 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering2.5%~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.6%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication0.7%~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 419 | — | $8,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 334 | $20,632 | $9,359 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 235 | — | $11,500 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 231 | — | $9,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 206 | $59,882 | $20,069 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 204 | $35,022 | $9,250 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Associate's | 88 | $22,862 | $5,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 87 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 82 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 81 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 79 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 78 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 73 | $32,603 | $8,250 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Associate's | 71 | $38,363 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 68 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 50 | $25,048 | $17,594 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 38 | $39,243 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Brightpoint Community College
Brightpoint Community College is a large institution located in Chester, Virginia, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,792 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Brightpoint Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,490 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,082 for in-state students and $11,520 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,196 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 38.3%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,223 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Brightpoint Community College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Chester, Virginia (suburb), Brightpoint Community College draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Brightpoint Community College
Q.How much does Brightpoint Community College cost?
The average net price at Brightpoint Community College is $5,490 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,196.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Brightpoint Community College?
Brightpoint Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 38.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Brightpoint Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Brightpoint Community College graduate earns $41,223 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Brightpoint Community College?
Published tuition is $5,082 in-state and $11,520 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Brightpoint Community College located?
Brightpoint Community College is located in Chester, Virginia (ZIP 23831).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Brightpoint Community College at their official website.