Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona · Public · Predominantly certificate · Rural: Fringe

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Higher Learning Commission

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state) is $1,161. 18% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $45,193 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $8,951.

Average net price
$1,161
per year Verified data
Completion rate
18%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$45,193
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$8,951
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$2,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$4,500
Average cost of attendance$7,701
Books and supplies$1,600
Room and board, on campus$9,006
Average net price, all aided students$1,161
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$28
Average net price, family income over $110,000$5,028

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
Data unavailable
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
4,912
Graduate enrollment
Data unavailable
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Student to faculty ratio
15 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time18%
Completion within normal timeData unavailable
First-year retention (full-time)61%
Median federal debt, graduates$8,951
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$102
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$8,802
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry62%
1 year after completion$46,056
4 years after completion$48,765
6 years after entry$41,219
8 years after entry$43,769
10 years after entry$45,193
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $45,193; the middle half earned $26,810 to $65,727. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Central Arizona College

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

114 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (61)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Computer Science
CIP 30.16 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural Business and Management
CIP 01.01 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural Production Operations
CIP 01.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
CIP 01.05 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agriculture, General
CIP 01.00 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · Some credentials fully online
19Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
CIP 50.10 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biological and Physical Sciences
CIP 30.01 · Some credentials fully online
38Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biotechnology
CIP 26.12 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
CIP 46.04 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · Some credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Carpenters
CIP 46.02 · Some credentials fully online
69Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · Some credentials fully online
33Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP 11.09 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Construction Trades, General
CIP 46.00 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · Some credentials fully online
37Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
CIP 51.31 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · All credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.17 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, Other
CIP 14.99 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
CIP 52.07 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.05 · Some credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
CIP 19.05 · Some credentials fully online
35Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
CIP 40.06 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ground Transportation
CIP 49.02 · Some credentials fully online
28Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · Some credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · Some credentials fully online
45Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Leatherworking and Upholstery
CIP 48.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
231Suppressed for privacy$9,500
Mason/Masonry
CIP 46.01 · Some credentials fully online
39Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
CIP 14.42 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
CIP 31.03 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
CIP 31.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
CIP 51.39 · Some credentials fully online
52Suppressed for privacy$18,605
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · Some credentials fully online
58Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
CIP 51.35 · Some credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
39Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CIP 50.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (53)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural Business and Management
CIP 01.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural Mechanization
CIP 01.02 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
CIP 01.05 · Some credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
CIP 01.99 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agriculture, General
CIP 01.00 · Some credentials fully online
1Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · Some credentials fully online
20$59,703Suppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biological and Physical Sciences
CIP 30.01 · Some credentials fully online
41Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · Some credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · Some credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · Some credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP 11.09 · Some credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · Some credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · Some credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
CIP 51.31 · All credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · All credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.17 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
CIP 15.99 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · Some credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graphic Communications
CIP 10.03 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ground Transportation
CIP 49.02 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · Some credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
CIP 29.02 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
234$34,865$8,100
Music
CIP 50.09 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
CIP 31.03 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
CIP 31.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
CIP 51.39 · Some credentials fully online
1Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · Some credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Administration
CIP 44.04 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · Some credentials fully online
50$74,085$21,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
CIP 51.35 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
19Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CIP 50.01 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 104346, OPEID 007283. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.