Carrington College-Mesa Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling about 528 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 53.78% 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: $48,877 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 528 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 55.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 745
Carrington College-Mesa: what the data shows
Common questions about Carrington College-Mesa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carrington College-Mesa?
Carrington College-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85210-5005).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Carrington College-Mesa public or private?
Carrington College-Mesa is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Carrington College-Mesa cost?
Average net price after aid: $48,877.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $48,159 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $48,325 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $47,072 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $49,758 |
| $110,001+ | $52,531 |
How big is Carrington College-Mesa?
Total enrollment: 528 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 745 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-Mesa?
150%-time completion rate: 53.78%.
First-year retention: 79.0%.
What do graduates of Carrington College-Mesa 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.
51.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carrington College-Mesa known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (90 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (85 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (72 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (52 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (34 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (20 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (15 completions)
- Rehabilitation Aide (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carrington College-Mesa a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.78%; median earnings $36,718 at 10 years; net price $48,877. 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-Mesa was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$48,877
2024 Value
In 2024 Carrington College-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,877.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$195,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$48,877 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-Mesa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.26% 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-Mesa 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-Mesa 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 | — | — | $22,169 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,490 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,913 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,166 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,070 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,109 |
| 2020 | — | — | $37,809 |
| 2021 | — | — | $42,322 |
| 2022 | — | — | $40,296 |
| 2023 | — | — | $47,290 |
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-Mesa reported total enrollment of about 528 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), White (25.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.6%). About 51.66% 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-Mesa in 2024 is 528 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 745 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.0%
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 42.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.22% 100% Completion Time
53.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.22% of students graduating from Carrington College-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21% male / 79% female
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 5% male / 95% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 21% male / 79% 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-Mesa.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$36,718 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
87.81% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Carrington College-Mesa.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 90 completions
2. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 85 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 72 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 52 completions
5. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 34 completions
6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 20 completions
7. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 15 completions
8. Rehabilitation Aide: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Carrington College-Mesa.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carrington College-Mesa graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carrington College-Mesa from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,948
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,946
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-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ, 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, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 528 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), White (25.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.78%. Approximately 51.66% 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
Mesa, AZ 85210-5005
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Carrington College-Mesa 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-Mesa located?
Carrington College-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ.
How much does Carrington College-Mesa cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $48,877 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Carrington College-Mesa?
Carrington College-Mesa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 745 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.2%), White (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carrington College-Mesa?
About 55.5% of students at Carrington College-Mesa are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carrington College-Mesa 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-Mesa?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carrington College-Mesa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Carrington College-Mesa public or private?
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ.
Is Carrington College-Mesa an HBCU?
No. Carrington College-Mesa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carrington College-Mesa a tribal college?
No. Carrington College-Mesa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carrington College-Mesa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Carrington College-Mesa reports 42.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Carrington College-Mesa religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carrington College-Mesa 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
- Arizona college costs
- Arizona colleges by ROI
- Arizona trade schools profile
- Mesa, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arizona
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.