Carrington College-Tucson

https://carrington.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $34,195
    After Financial Aid
    2018 Acceptance Rate
    87.4%
    87 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    517
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    66.1%
    158 Graduates

    About

    Carrington College-Tucson is a higher education institution located in Pima County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Carrington College-Tucson were Medical Assistant (94 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (47 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (20 degrees).

    In 2024, 297 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carrington College-Tucson. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (204 degrees), 5.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,195.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Carrington College-Tucson received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $34,195
    2024 Value
    9.97%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Carrington College-Tucson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,195. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Carrington College-Tucson grew by 9.97%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    73%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at Carrington College-Tucson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.2% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Carrington College-Tucson received 87 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 4.4% annual growth. Out of those 87 applicants, 76 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 517 students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson in 2024.

    Carrington College-Tucson has an overall enrollment yield of 75%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    87.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2018
    76
    Accepted Out of 87

    In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carrington College-Tucson was 87.4% (76 admissions from 87 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 94.5%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 4.4%, while admissions declined by 11.6%.

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    Enrollment

    Carrington College-Tucson had a total enrollment of 517 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson is 517 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Tucson, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 2.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.51% Asian, 0.387% Two or More Races, and 0.193% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.6%) and White Female (8.07%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 517 students. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson is 517 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    79%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carrington College-Tucson was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Carrington College-Tucson had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      356 enrolled students
    2. White
      64 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      29 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Tucson is 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 2.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.51% Asian, 0.387% Two or More Races, and 0.193% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 38 students (7.35%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 127 more women than men received degrees from Carrington College-Tucson. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carrington College-Tucson is hispanic or latino (204 degrees awarded). There were 5.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Carrington College-Tucson is Medical Assistant (94 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (47 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (20 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carrington College-Tucson, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (26 degrees awarded) and Health (271 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Registered nurses (1,496,163 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,652 people), Medical & health services managers (163,755 people), Pharmacists (136,285 people), and Physicians (113,722 people).

    The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson in 2024 are Agriculture (26 degrees awarded) and Health (271 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Agriculture (26 degrees awarded) and Health (271 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,605,752 people), Outpatient care centers (279,187 people), Elementary & secondary schools (271,235 people), Offices of physicians (203,548 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (170,455 people).

    The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Agriculture (26 degrees awarded) and Health (271 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carrington College-Tucson.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      94 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      47 degrees awarded
    3. Pharmacy Technician
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Carrington College-Tucson was Medical Assistant with 94 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    85
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    212
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson, which is 0.401 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (212).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson in Medical Assistant, which is 0.306 times less than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson in Medical Assistant, which is 3.27 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    45%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 45% of students graduating from Carrington College-Tucson completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      204 degrees awarded
    2. White
      40 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      25 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Carrington College-Tucson is hispanic or latino (204 degrees awarded). There were 5.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

    2.69% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      217 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      191 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      185 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carrington College-Tucson is hispanic or latino female (217 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (191 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson are: Management, with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.34M
    Instructional Salaries
    17
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Carrington College-Tucson paid a total of $1.34M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson were Management with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

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