Carrington College-Reno
Reno, NV 89511
About Carrington College-Reno
Carrington College-Reno is a private for-profit two-year college in Reno, Nevada, enrolling about 551 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 41.51% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (42.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,731.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Reno | — | $51,823 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Nevada (state median) | $9,663 | $10,359 | 12 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Carrington College-Reno really?
Evidence: average net price at Carrington College-Reno versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Carrington College-Reno is $51,823.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $51,823 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $41,464 above the Nevada median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $31,770 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Carrington College-Reno: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Carrington College-Reno—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$51,823
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $50,868 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $51,209 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $52,894 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $53,718 |
| $110,001+ | $54,094 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Carrington College-Reno is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse183
- Medical/Clinical Assistant40
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller8
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Carrington College-Reno a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Carrington College-Reno is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Carrington College-Reno.
Campus
Location
Reno, NV
City / state
- ZIP
- 89511
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.6× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Size
Enrollment
551
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 724
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,188
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.33%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Carrington College-Reno.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Carrington College-Reno 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-Reno 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 | — | — | $29,434 |
| 2014 | — | — | $25,383 |
| 2015 | — | — | $32,090 |
| 2016 | — | — | $31,944 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,400 |
| 2018 | — | — | $27,641 |
| 2019 | — | — | $35,062 |
| 2020 | — | — | $39,932 |
| 2021 | — | — | $43,120 |
| 2022 | — | — | $48,103 |
| 2023 | — | — | $47,705 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Carrington College-Reno reported total enrollment of about 551 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32.3%), and Asian (9.1%). About 38.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carrington College-Reno in 2024 is 551 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 724 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.1%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
11.32% 100% Completion Time
41.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.32% of students graduating from Carrington College-Reno completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 45% male / 55% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Carrington College-Reno graduates earn a median of $43,731 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Carrington College-Reno.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,731. Median federal loan debt: $15,188. Average net price used in cost models: $51,823.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Carrington College-Reno graduates report median earnings of $43,731 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Carrington College-Reno.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Carrington College-Reno.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Carrington College-Reno graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Carrington College-Reno—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.0%
- Nevada median 33.9 pp below median (63.9%)
- Far West median 15.7 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 28.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,238
- Nevada median 0.92× the median ($8,978)
- Far West median 0.86× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,309
- Nevada median 1.3× the median ($6,471)
- Far West median 1.2× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Carrington College-Reno at a glance
Carrington College-Reno
Carrington College-Reno is a private for-profit institution in Reno, NV, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseMedical/Clinical AssistantMedical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian42.1%Hispanic or Latino32.3%Asian9.1%
Schools near Carrington College-Reno
Other campuses in Reno, NV when available, plus nearby institutions in Nevada.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Nevada, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carrington College-Reno located?
Carrington College-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
How much does Carrington College-Reno cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $51,823 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Carrington College-Reno's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($51,823), completion (41.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,731). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Carrington College-Reno?
Carrington College-Reno reports undergraduate enrollment of about 724 students, White (42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carrington College-Reno?
About 48.9% of students at Carrington College-Reno are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carrington College-Reno earn?
Median earnings are $37,283 six years after entry and $43,731 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-Reno?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carrington College-Reno students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,188.
Is Carrington College-Reno public or private?
Carrington College-Reno is a private for-profit institution located in Reno, NV.
Is Carrington College-Reno an HBCU?
No. Carrington College-Reno is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carrington College-Reno a tribal college?
No. Carrington College-Reno is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carrington College-Reno a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Carrington College-Reno reports 32.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.