Arlington Career Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling about 562 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 72.45% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,674 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,633 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 562 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.45%
- First-Generation Students: 52.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 719
Arlington Career Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Arlington Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arlington Career Institute?
Arlington Career Institute is located in Arlington, TX (ZIP 76006-7439).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Arlington Career Institute public or private?
Arlington Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Arlington Career Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $24,633.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,303 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,772 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,418 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,510 |
How big is Arlington Career Institute?
Total enrollment: 562 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 719 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arlington Career Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 72.45%.
First-year retention: 72.2%.
What do graduates of Arlington Career Institute earn?
Median earnings: $32,235 six years after entry; $36,674 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,347.
56.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arlington Career Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (101 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (50 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (48 completions)
- Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter (45 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (14 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arlington Career Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 72.45%; median earnings $36,674 at 10 years; net price $24,633. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arlington Career Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,633
2024 Value
In 2024 Arlington Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,633.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,633 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Arlington Career Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arlington Career Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Arlington Career Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $20,234 |
| 2014 | — | — | $20,174 |
| 2015 | — | — | $26,679 |
| 2016 | — | — | $24,114 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,816 |
| 2018 | — | — | $23,447 |
| 2019 | — | — | $23,455 |
| 2020 | — | — | $23,286 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,428 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,612 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,339 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arlington Career Institute reported total enrollment of about 562 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (40.4%), White (29.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). About 56.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arlington Career Institute in 2024 is 562 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 719 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 40.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.21% 100% Completion Time
72.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.21% of students graduating from Arlington Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 6% male / 94% female
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arlington Career Institute.
Return on Investment
$8,347 Median Student Debt
$36,674 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
272.20% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arlington Career Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 101 completions
2. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 50 completions
3. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 48 completions
4. Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter: 45 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
6. Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: 14 completions
7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Arlington Career Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arlington Career Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arlington Career Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,896
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other. Enrollment is approximately 562 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (40.4%), White (29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 72.45%. Approximately 56.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Arlington, TX 76006-7439
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Arlington Career Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arlington Career Institute located?
Arlington Career Institute is located in Arlington, TX.
How much does Arlington Career Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,633 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Arlington Career Institute?
Arlington Career Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 719 students, Black or African American (40.4%), White (29.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arlington Career Institute?
About 52.2% of students at Arlington Career Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arlington Career Institute earn?
Median earnings are $32,235 six years after entry and $36,674 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arlington Career Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arlington Career Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,347.
Is Arlington Career Institute public or private?
Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, TX.
Is Arlington Career Institute an HBCU?
No. Arlington Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arlington Career Institute a tribal college?
No. Arlington Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arlington Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Arlington Career Institute reports 28.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Arlington Career Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arlington Career Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Arlington, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.