Carrington College-Albuquerque Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit trade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling about 357 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 65.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,718 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $49,030 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 357 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
  • First-Generation Students: 55.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 567

Carrington College-Albuquerque: what the data shows

Common questions about Carrington College-Albuquerque, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Carrington College-Albuquerque?

Carrington College-Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87107-1642).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque public or private?

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Carrington College-Albuquerque cost?

Average net price after aid: $49,030.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$50,554
$30,001–$48,000$48,517
$48,001–$75,000$46,239

How big is Carrington College-Albuquerque?

Total enrollment: 357 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 567 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-Albuquerque?

150%-time completion rate: 65.00%.

First-year retention: 83.8%.

What do graduates of Carrington College-Albuquerque earn?

Median earnings: $34,062 six years after entry; $36,718 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

62.84% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Carrington College-Albuquerque known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 65.00%; median earnings $36,718 at 10 years; net price $49,030. 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 Carrington College-Albuquerque was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$49,030
2024 Value

In 2024 Carrington College-Albuquerque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,030.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$196,120 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$49,030 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 Carrington College-Albuquerque.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69.35% 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 Carrington College-Albuquerque 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 Carrington College-Albuquerque 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——$25,575
2014——$22,524
2015——$20,592
2016——$21,118
2017——$20,400
2018——$25,747
2019——$27,977
2020——$37,247
2021——$38,096
2022——$39,944
2023——$39,922

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

Carrington College-Albuquerque reported total enrollment of about 357 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (61.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (15.7%), and White (11.8%). About 62.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carrington College-Albuquerque in 2024 is 357 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 567 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

83.8%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 61.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

50.00% 100% Completion Time

65.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Carrington College-Albuquerque completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 30% male / 70% female
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14% male / 86% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Carrington College-Albuquerque.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$36,718 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

25.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

87.22% Return on Investment

2.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Carrington College-Albuquerque.

Top Programs by Completions

7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 78 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 60 completions

3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14 completions

4. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 13 completions

5. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 12 completions

6. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 6 completions

7. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Carrington College-Albuquerque.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Carrington College-Albuquerque graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carrington College-Albuquerque from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,113
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,255

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, NM, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 357 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (61.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (15.7%), White (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 65.00%. Approximately 62.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Location

Albuquerque, NM 87107-1642

Region: Southwest

Insights and Analysis

Carrington College-Albuquerque 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 Carrington College-Albuquerque located?

Carrington College-Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, NM.

How much does Carrington College-Albuquerque cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $49,030 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Carrington College-Albuquerque?

Carrington College-Albuquerque reports undergraduate enrollment of about 567 students, Hispanic or Latino (61.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Carrington College-Albuquerque?

About 55.5% of students at Carrington College-Albuquerque are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Carrington College-Albuquerque earn?

Median earnings are $34,062 six years after entry and $36,718 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-Albuquerque?

The 150%-time completion rate is 65.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Carrington College-Albuquerque students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque public or private?

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, NM.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque an HBCU?

No. Carrington College-Albuquerque is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque a tribal college?

No. Carrington College-Albuquerque is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Carrington College-Albuquerque reports 61.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Carrington College-Albuquerque religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Carrington College-Albuquerque in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Mexico trade schools profile
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico city profile
  • Southwest regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Mexico

    • 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.