Central Arizona College
Public certificate school in Coolidge, AZ that costs an average of $1,161 a year after financial aid and graduates 18% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$1,161
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
18%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,193
PublicRural (fringe)4,912 undergraduates
Cost of Central Arizona College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $7,701 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,250 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,500 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,006 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,161 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $28 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,214 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $1,665 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $3,956 |
| $110,001+ | $5,028 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central Arizona College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 61% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,219 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,193 |
| Rank in Arizona (earnings) | 16th of 56 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,951 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 39% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.7% |
Majors and programs at Central Arizona College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (61)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 71 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 19 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 138 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 50 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 93 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Education | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 70 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 45 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 26 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 80 | — | — |
| Leatherworking and Upholstery | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 445 | — | $7,500 |
| Mason/Masonry | 83 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 6 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 90 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 78 | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 67 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 88 | $74,085 | $9,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | $59,703 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 464 | $34,865 | $5,423 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 74 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 9 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 3 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 57 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arizona
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | $10,579 | — | $53,568 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | $9,868 | — | $52,721 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | $12,137 | — | $51,029 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale | $9,789 | — | $48,307 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | $10,569 | — | $51,993 |
| Yavapai College | Prescott | $3,681 | — | $43,839 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | $8,825 | — | $41,638 |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | $10,386 | — | $44,724 |
About Central Arizona College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Coolidge, AZ |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 4,912 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | centralaz.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Arizona College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $7,701 a year (tuition and fees: $2,250 in-state, $4,500 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,161 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $28.
How much do Central Arizona College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,193 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 56 similar colleges in Arizona.
What is Central Arizona College's graduation rate?
18% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.