Quick Facts
Student Achievement for All Programs - Data From Academic Year 2021-2022
| Program | Placement Rate (1)* | Retention Rate | License Rate |
| Master's Entry to Nursing Practice | 77% | 85% | 100% |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 100% | 85% | (Students are licensed) |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 70% | 87% | 100% |
| RN to BSN | 79% | 100% | (Students are licensed) |
| Cardiovascular Technology | |||
| Adult Echocardiography | 86% | 86% | 100% |
| Non-Invasive Vascular Study | 100% | 75% | 100% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 80% | 100% | 100% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Patient Care Technician | 77% | 88% | 85% |
| Surgical Technology | 67% | 94% | 67% |
| Monitor Surveillance | 92% | 70% |
Student Achievement for all programs as reported to Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
For the BSN Program, The pass rate for the NCLEX exam for the Nursing Program (required by the Virginia Board of Nursing) for calendar year 2021 was 90%.
*Benchmark rate for Placement, Retention, and License is 70%
Key:
- The percent of graduates (who graduated between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022) who are placed in the related field of study by December 1st of the year following graduation. This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
- The percent of students who are retained in the program during the identified academic year. This rate is calculated by the enrollment (as of June 30) plus graduates divided by beginning enrollment (as of July 1) plus new starts and readmits.
- The percent of students who pass the licensure exam. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs, Calendar Years 2018-2022
| Program | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Master's Entry to Nursing Practice | * | * | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 100% | 93% | 90% | 90% | 87% |
NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs as reported to Virginia Board of Nursing
Key:
(*) No graduates during this calendar year.
Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
CVT Student Success Data Using CAAHEP Methodology
| Placement Rates (1) | ||||
| Program | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 100% | 100% | 86% | 95% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 0%* | 100%* | 100%* | 100% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 100% | 100% | 80% | 93% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 83% | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| Graduation Rates (2) | ||||
| Program | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 38% | 75% | 89% | 67% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 0%* | 40% | 100% | 47% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 78% | 38% | 80% | 65% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 86% | 38% | 80% | 68% |
| National Exam Pass Rates (3) | ||||
| Program | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 0%* | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
All data presented here was reported to JRC/CVT - CAAHEP in November 2022.
(1) The percentage of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the three months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
(2) Total students in the class who have been reported as graduates to-date.
(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first or subsequent attempts.
Student Success Data - Surgical Technology Program Using CAAHEP Methodology
| Academic Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Placement Rate (1) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Retention Rate (2) | 69% | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| National Exam Pass Rate (3) | 100% | 83% | 100% | 94% |
All data presented here was reported to ARCSTSA-CAAHEP in May 9, 2022.
Key:
(1) The percent of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the 3 months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
(2) Percentage of students who are retained in the program.
(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first attempt.
(*) No graduates during this academic year.
College Facts:
- Established in 1892
- Approximately 500 Students Enrolled
- Approximately 70 Faculty Members
- 4 Student Organizations
Master's Entry to Nursing Practice:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 94% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Licensure Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 945 Hands-on Hours
- Finish in only 2 years
- Maximum New Enrollment is 20 New Students - 2021-2022 Academic Year
- 22 Courses
- 80 Credit Hours
- Total Enrollment: 50 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
Clinical Nurse Leader:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 93% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- No Preadmissions Test
- Finish in only 2 years
- Only 2 Clinical Courses
- Maximum New Enrollment is 15 Students - 2021-2022 Academic Year
- 11 Courses
- 40 Credit Hours
- 2 Starts Each Year
- Total Enrollment: 7 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
- 72% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 92% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 99% NCLEX Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established in 1892
- 900 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
- Bachelor's Degree Program Established in 2010
- First BSN Class Graduated in 2012
- Classes Begin in January Each Year
- The Application Deadline is June 15
- Students Finish in 2.5 Years (5 Semesters)
- Enrollment: 174 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
CVT - Adult Echocardiography:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 93% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Registry Exam Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- Enrollment: 13 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
- 1,260 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Non-invasive Vascular Study:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 89% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Registry Exam Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- Enrollment: 12 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
- 1,215 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 67% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Registry Exam Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- Enrollment: 9 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
- 1,305 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Cardiac Electrophysiology:
- 100%* Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 0% Registry Exam Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established 2011
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- Enrollment: 5 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
- 1 of 3 Cardiac Electrophysiology Programs in the USA
- 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
Surgical Technology:
- 100% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 78% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 100% Certification Exam Pass Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Program Established 1950s
- One of only 8 Surgical Technology Programs in VA
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
- Enrollment: 17 (2023-2024 Academic Year)
Patient Care Technician:
- 87% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 90% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 92% National Exam Pass Rate - Fall 2020 Term
- Finish in 16 Weeks
- 180 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
- Classes Begin January, May & August
- Enrollment: 30 (Fall 2023 Academic Term)
Monitor Surveillance:
- 73% Placement Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- 80% Retention Rate - 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Finish in 15 Weeks
- 234 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills, & Clinicals
- Classes Begin Every January & August
- Enrollment: 3 (Fall 2023 Academic Term)
Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology (CEP) Academic Certificate:
- Program Established 2021
- Application Deadline June 1
- Finish in 3 Semesters/1 Year
- 16 Total Credit Hours
- Classes Begin Every August
- Enrollment: 2 (2023-2024 Academic Term)
Medical Assistant:
- Program Established 2022
- Finish in 2 Semesters/1 Year
- 28 Total Credit Hours
- 450 Hands-on Hours
- Classes Begin Every August
- Enrollment: 5 (2023-2024 Academic Term)
