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Eastern Virginia Career College

#1996 in US ranking Fredericksburg, VA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,608
Receiving aid
70%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$52,321
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Eastern Virginia Career College?

Eastern Virginia Career College is a career-training institution in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its vocational focus, rather than a broad liberal-arts curriculum, is the most relevant part of its institutional identity for prospective students.

A founding date, earlier institutional names, and major historical changes should be confirmed against the college's current catalog or state authorization records before they are treated as established facts. Applicants comparing older program descriptions should also check that the credential and campus location still apply.

What are the faculties and departments at Eastern Virginia Career College?

Eastern Virginia Career College is organized around occupational training rather than a system of undergraduate colleges and graduate schools. Students should evaluate the particular program they intend to enter: its credential, curriculum, length, practical-training requirements, and any licensing examination it is designed to prepare them for.

For a regulated occupation, institutional accreditation alone does not establish that a program meets every state licensing requirement. The current catalog and the relevant Virginia licensing board are the appropriate places to confirm a program's approval and required clinical or hands-on hours.

What is the location of Eastern Virginia Career College?

Eastern Virginia Career College is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its location makes travel time, transportation, and the location of any required practical training important considerations for students planning to attend in person.

Fredericksburg sits in the Interstate 95 corridor between the Richmond and Washington, DC, regions and has regional rail connections. Those connections do not necessarily provide a convenient trip to the college itself. Students should check the address and schedule for their specific program, particularly if classes or clinical assignments occur at more than one site.

What is the mission and vision of Eastern Virginia Career College?

Eastern Virginia Career College's educational purpose centers on preparation for employment in career fields. Prospective students should interpret that aim as a statement of institutional purpose, not as evidence that completing a program ensures a job, license, or particular salary.

The practical test of that purpose is program-specific: whether the curriculum aligns with current occupational requirements, how supervised practice is arranged, and what students must do after graduation to qualify for any required credential.

Eastern Virginia Career College Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Eastern Virginia Career College

Level of institution

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Midsize

Institutional Category

Degree-granting, associate's and certificates

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Two-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

2003

Eastern Virginia Career College Accreditation

Eastern Virginia Career College is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Eastern Virginia Career College Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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