C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Carrington College-Tucson

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Tucson, Arizona 85745
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 62%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
43/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

437
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Carrington College-Tucson, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,718
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,062
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
66.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
65.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Carrington College-Tucson

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services$29,076$38,123+8%#177 of 496#162$9,431
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$29,556$36,925+8%#236 of 637#190$8,958
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies$26,105$34,955+29%#5 of 9#4$7,222
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$25,735$34,560-1%#31 of 51#22$7,186
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$26,485$34,006+1%#173 of 332#164$8,789
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$17,068$22,504-24%#184 of 199#183$8,441

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Carrington College-Tucson Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $362,949
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,470/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85713 (4.7% cap, Tucson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
78%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

437
Total Students
64%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Hispanic 70%
Black 7%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Carrington College-Tucson?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Carrington College-Tucson?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Carrington College-Tucson?
The graduation rate at Carrington College-Tucson is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Carrington College-Tucson a good school?
Carrington College-Tucson has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Carrington College-Tucson?
Carrington College-Tucson has a total enrollment of 437 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology