Arizona College-Mesa
- Graduation Rate
- 87% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $34,657 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $29,284 F
- 71% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 140
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $617,444.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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A 87% graduation rate — 53% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.3 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Arizona College-Mesa
Arizona College-Mesa is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 140
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Arizona College-Mesa
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $29,284 a year after grants and scholarships — 71% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $34,657 ten years after enrolling — 15% below the typical college, against $9,500 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Arizona College-Mesa is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Arizona College-Mesa? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mesa, Arizona, Arizona College-Mesa enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 87%.
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Diversity Index
- 0.78
- First-Gen Students
- 54%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Arizona College-Mesa? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Arizona College-Mesa, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $29,284. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,877 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,500 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $29,284
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 80%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 74%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $28,877
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $29,714
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $28,735
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Arizona College-Mesa — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Arizona College-Mesa Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Arizona College-Mesa report median earnings of $34,657, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $32,840
- 8 Years
- $33,491
- 10 Years
- $34,657
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.27x
- Earning > $25K
- 42%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (80)
- 68%
- 100% (80)
- 68%
- 100% (80)
- 68%
- 100% (80)
- 68%
How Arizona Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Arizona College-Mesa Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Arizona College-Mesa delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $29,284/year ($117,136 total). Graduates earn $34,657 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $734,580 in total earnings — a net gain of $617,444 (6.3× your investment). The median debt is $9,500, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 87% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $117,136
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $734,580
- Net Return
- $617,444
- ROI Multiple
- 6.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $29,284
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 87%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Arizona College-Mesa awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $30,604 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Arizona College-Mesa's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Arizona College-Mesa? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mesa, Arizona, Arizona College-Mesa enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 87%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Arizona College-Mesa? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Arizona College-Mesa, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $29,284. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,877 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,500 in federal student loans.
Is Arizona College-Mesa Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Arizona College-Mesa report median earnings of $34,657, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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