Brightpoint Community College

Chester, Virginia · Public, 2-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate419$8,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's334$20,632$9,359
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's235$11,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate231$9,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's206$59,882$20,069
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's204$35,022$9,250
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.Associate's88$22,862$5,000
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's87
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate82
Computer Science.Associate's81
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate79
Psychology, General.Associate's78
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's73$32,603$8,250
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.Associate's71$38,363
Engineering, General.Associate's68
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's58
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.Undergraduate certificate55
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's50$25,048$17,594
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate45
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate43
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's38$39,243
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate37
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate36
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate34
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Associate's31
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Associate's29
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate28
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's25
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's24
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.Undergraduate certificate20
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate19
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's18
Construction Trades, General.Undergraduate certificate16
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Associate's15
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's12
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's10
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate10
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's10
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate6
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate6

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.