Below Average

Score: 43/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

69/100 · earnings-weighted

Arlington Career Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

🌐 www.arlingtoncareerinstitute.edu/

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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: 78%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

28/100

Experience

20/100

Prestige

29/100

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

439

Total Enrollment

78%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

32.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,674

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$32,235

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,347

Median debt at graduation

72.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $275,859
Avg rent near campus: $1,420/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75211 (5.0% cap, Cockrell Hill)

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🏆 Where Arlington Career Institute Ranks

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

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Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter

of 3 schools

#22

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

56%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

36%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 101 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 50 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 48 grads/yr Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter 45 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 25 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 14 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arlington Career Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Legal support workers, all other

$69k/yr 51,300 jobs

Paralegals and legal assistants

$61k/yr 376,200 jobs

Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers

$55k/yr 57,400 jobs

Healthcare support workers, all other

$46k/yr 109,700 jobs

Court reporters and simultaneous captioners

$67k/yr 17,700 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Student Demographics

439

Total Students

93%

Women

19%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic 35%

Black 28%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 6%

Hybrid (Some Online) 16%

Fully Online 79%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 19%

25-64 (Adult) 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arlington Career Institute?

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 Arlington Career Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Arlington Career Institute?

The graduation rate at Arlington Career Institute is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Arlington Career Institute a good school?

Arlington Career Institute has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): 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 Arlington Career Institute?

Arlington Career Institute has a total enrollment of 439 students.

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