Carrington College-Tucson

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2022 Average Net Price

$28,000

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.71%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

87.4%

87 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

446

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

53.2%

66 Graduates

About

Carrington College-Tucson is a higher education institution located in Pima County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Carrington College-Tucson were Medical Assistant (106 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (71 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (24 degrees).

In 2022, 332 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carrington College-Tucson. 84.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (225 degrees), 4.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carrington College-Tucson was 4.71%, corresponding to 74 out of the 1570 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,000.

In 2022, 60% of undergraduate students attending Carrington College-Tucson received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$28,000

2022 Value

29.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Carrington College-Tucson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,000. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Carrington College-Tucson grew by 29.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carrington College-Tucson (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Carrington College-Tucson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2021, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carrington College-Tucson (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carrington College-Tucson was 4.71%, which represents 74 out of the 1570 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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 446 students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson in 2022.

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

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%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Tucson (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Carrington College-Tucson had a total enrollment of 446 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson is 446 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 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 7.62% Black or African American, 3.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.47% Asian, 1.12% Two or More Races, and 0.448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.1%), followed by White Female (14.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 446 students. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Tucson is 446 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Tucson are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carrington College-Tucson (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2022 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Carrington College-Tucson had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carrington College-Tucson (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
276 enrolled students
White
78 enrolled students
Black or African American
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Tucson is 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 7.62% Black or African American, 3.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.47% Asian, 1.12% Two or More Races, and 0.448% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 25 students (5.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 230 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 (225 degrees awarded). There were 4.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Carrington College-Tucson is Medical Assistant (106 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (71 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (24 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Health (286 degrees awarded).

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 (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson in 2022 are Health (286 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Health (286 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Tucson are Health (286 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Medical Assistant
106 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
71 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Carrington College-Tucson was Medical Assistant with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Carrington College-Tucson according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson, which is 0.181 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carrington College-Tucson by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson in Dental Assisting, which is 0.268 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Tucson in Medical Assistant, which is 14.1 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 59% of students graduating from Carrington College-Tucson completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Carrington College-Tucson is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18.2% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
225 degrees awarded
White
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carrington College-Tucson is hispanic or latino (225 degrees awarded). There were 4.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

3.92% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
191 degrees awarded
White Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carrington College-Tucson is hispanic or latino female (191 degrees awarded). There were 4.34 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (44 degrees).

Operations

Carrington College-Tucson employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Carrington College-Tucson are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson are: Management, with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.12M

2022 Salaries

35.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Carrington College-Tucson paid a median of $3.12M in salaries, a 35.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 37.9% growth between 2018 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$733k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Carrington College-Tucson paid a total of $733k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson were Management with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carrington College-Tucson was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carrington College-Tucson.

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