C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

Eastern Arizona College

2-Year Public
📍 Thatcher, Arizona 85552
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

5,076
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,313
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Eastern Arizona College ▼

31% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$352,972
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,200
1-Year Change
+5.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,018
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,246
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
41.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
15.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 73rd 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 Eastern Arizona College

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,074$80,194-1%#474 of 962#500—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$47,599-6%#27 of 41#31—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$44,015+17%#30 of 160#28—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,145$40,046-9%#681 of 947#655—

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 Eastern Arizona College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $352,972
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,200/mo — vs ~$328/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85546 (2.9% cap, Safford)

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🏆 Where Eastern Arizona College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
of 10 schools
#4
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
of 20 schools
#5
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#5
Retailing and Retail Operations
of 7 schools
#14
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
of 100 schools
#22
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,352 $9,552
Room $2,950
Board $4,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $14,428 $21,628

Financial Aid

68%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$10,313
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,571
$30,001 - $48,000$9,553
$48,001 - $75,000$12,134
$75,001 - $110,000$12,076
$110,001+$15,217

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 359 grads/yr General Studies 189 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 69 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 56 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 40 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 39 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 39 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 37 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 33 grads/yr Retailing and Retail Operations 32 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 29 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 27 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 22 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 20 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 18 grads/yr Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General 16 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Eastern Arizona College's top programs commonly pursue.

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Phlebotomists
$44k/yr 139,700 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Student Demographics

5,076
Total Students
58%
Women
31%
Traditional Age (18-24)
31%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 23%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 44%
Off-Campus (Renters) 31%
With Family 25%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,553 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Arizona College?
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 Eastern Arizona College?
Tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $2,352 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,313.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College?
The graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Eastern Arizona College a good school?
Eastern Arizona College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Eastern Arizona College?
Eastern Arizona College has a total enrollment of 5,076 students.
Is there rental demand near Eastern Arizona College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Eastern Arizona College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,553 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Thatcher area.

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