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Central Arizona College

Public Coolidge, AZ · Rural · Southwest · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
25%
Graduation Rate
$40,513
Earnings (10yr)
$4,714
Net Price
4,912
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Overview

Central Arizona College serves 4,912 students, with a net price of just $4,714, making it an affordable option for many. This low cost can be particularly appealing for students seeking to minimize their educational debt while pursuing their careers.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that graduates earn an average of $40,513 a decade after completing their studies. While the graduation rate stands at 25%, this suggests that many students may benefit from additional support or resources to help them complete their programs and improve their long-term earning potential.

Students who thrive here often pursue programs in humanities, health professions, construction trades, precision production, and education. With a Pell Grant rate of 30%, the college attracts a diverse student body, particularly those seeking a solid foundation in practical skills and fields with strong job prospects.

Rankings

How Central Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation25%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$5KRetention61%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate30%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$4K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$9K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1948.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%869.1%MOBILITY169.31%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,250
In-State Tuition
$4,500
Out-of-State
$4,714
Avg Net Price
$10,010
Median Debt
30%
Pell Grant Rate
3%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,900
Family Income $0–$30K
$3,657
Family Income $30K–$48K
$6,413
Family Income $48K–$75K
$8,897
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,057
6 Years After Entry
$37,886
8 Years
$40,513
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,057 6yr $37,886 8yr $40,513 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

169.31%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
869.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1948.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$53,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.99
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 61%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,276
Diversity Index 0.73
First-Gen Students 50%

Top Programs

Humanities 35%
Health Professions 17%
Construction Trades 8%
Precision Production 5%
Education 5%
Business & Marketing 3%
Culinary & Personal Services 3%
Transportation 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Southwest
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
60%
White
28%
Hispanic
43%
Black
6%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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