Carrington College-Mesa

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2021 Average Net Price

$42,322

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.71%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

591

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.3%

112 Graduates

About

Carrington College-Mesa is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Carrington College-Mesa were Dental Assisting (59 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (53 degrees), and Rehabilitation Aide (19 degrees).

In 2021, 299 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carrington College-Mesa. 87% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (111 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,322.

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending Carrington College-Mesa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$42,322

2021 Value

7.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Carrington College-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,322. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Carrington College-Mesa grew by 7.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carrington College-Mesa (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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Carrington College-Mesa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 21% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carrington College-Mesa (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-Mesa 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.

Enrollment

Carrington College-Mesa had a total enrollment of 591 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa is 591 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Mesa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% White, 8.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.95% Black or African American, 3.38% Asian, 0.677% Two or More Races, and 0.338% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.6%), followed by White Female (23.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (8.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 591 students. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa is 591 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 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-Mesa was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Carrington College-Mesa had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students
White
159 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Mesa is 43.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% White, 8.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.95% Black or African American, 3.38% Asian, 0.677% Two or More Races, and 0.338% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 40 students (6.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 221 more women than men received degrees from Carrington College-Mesa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carrington College-Mesa is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Carrington College-Mesa is Dental Assisting (59 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (53 degrees) and Rehabilitation Aide (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carrington College-Mesa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (279 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-Mesa are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa in 2021 are Health (279 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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-Mesa are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa are Health (279 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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-Mesa are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa are Health (279 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carrington College-Mesa.

Most Common (2021)

Dental Assisting
59 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
53 degree-majors awarded
Rehabilitation Aide
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Carrington College-Mesa was Dental Assisting with 59 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

260

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa, which is 0.15 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (260).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.9 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa in Dental Hygiene, which is 57 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Carrington College-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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 2021 at Carrington College-Mesa is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.57% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carrington College-Mesa is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
98 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
90 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carrington College-Mesa is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (90 degrees).

Operations

Carrington College-Mesa employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Carrington College-Mesa are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.54M

2021 Salaries

19.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Carrington College-Mesa paid a median of $4.54M in salaries, a 19.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.27M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Carrington College-Mesa paid a total of $1.27M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa was Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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