Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Tuition &
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a private for-profit trade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling about 692 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 39.16% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,429 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,990 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 692 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.16%
- First-Generation Students: 35.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 986
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences: what the data shows
Common questions about Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is located in Tempe, AZ (ZIP 85282-1707).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences public or private?
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences cost?
Average net price after aid: $22,990.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,292 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,970 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,252 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,129 |
| $110,001+ | $25,840 |
How big is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
Total enrollment: 692 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 986 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
150%-time completion rate: 39.16%.
First-year retention: 89.5%.
What do graduates of Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences earn?
Median earnings: $32,059 six years after entry; $37,429 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,344.
38.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (412 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.16%; median earnings $37,429 at 10 years; net price $22,990. 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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,990
2024 Value
In 2024 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,990.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,960 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,990 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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.83% 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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences 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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences 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 | — | — | $23,675 |
| 2014 | — | — | $24,747 |
| 2015 | — | — | $24,498 |
| 2016 | — | — | $24,164 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,952 |
| 2018 | — | — | $18,841 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,067 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,583 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,975 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,033 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,153 |
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
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences reported total enrollment of about 692 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 83% male and 17% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.5%), Hispanic or Latino (26.9%), and Black or African American (12.9%). About 38.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2024 is 692 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 986 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.5%
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 White at 47.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.94% 100% Completion Time
39.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.94% of students graduating from Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 87% male / 13% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Return on Investment
$8,344 Median Student Debt
$37,429 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
307.01% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 412 completions
Most popular programs at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,127
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 692 students. Student body composition includes White (47.5%), Hispanic or Latino (26.9%), Black or African American (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.16%. Approximately 38.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Tempe, AZ 85282-1707
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.16% graduation rate at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences located?
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is located in Tempe, AZ.
How much does Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,990 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 986 students, White (47.5%), Hispanic or Latino (26.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
About 35.1% of students at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $32,059 six years after entry and $37,429 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,344.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences public or private?
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences an HBCU?
No. Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences a tribal college?
No. Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences reports 26.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences 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
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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.