Carrington College-Mesa

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2022 Average Net Price

$38,260

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.71%

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

55.3%

264 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

532

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

45.3%

86 Graduates

About

Carrington College-Mesa is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Carrington College-Mesa were Dental Assisting (87 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (63 degrees), and Rehabilitation Aide (15 degrees).

In 2022, 356 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carrington College-Mesa. 92.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.58% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (159 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carrington College-Mesa was 4.71%, corresponding to 74 out of the 1570 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,260.

In 2022, 56% of undergraduate students attending Carrington College-Mesa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$38,260

2022 Value

9.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Carrington College-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,260. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Carrington College-Mesa grew by 9.6%.

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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Carrington College-Mesa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2021, when 49% 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.

Admissions

Carrington College-Mesa received 264 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 23.9% annual growth. Out of those 264 applicants, 146 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.3% acceptance rate.

There were 532 students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa in 2022.

Carrington College-Mesa has an overall enrollment yield of 47.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

146

Accepted Out of 264

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carrington College-Mesa was 55.3% (146 admissions from 264 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 44.1%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 23.9%, while admissions grew by 55.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Mesa (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Carrington College-Mesa had a total enrollment of 532 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa is 532 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 45.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 7.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.77% Black or African American, 3.01% Asian, 0.94% Two or More Races, and 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.1%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (7.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 532 students. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Mesa is 532 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Mesa are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

61%

2022 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
244 enrolled students
White
129 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Mesa is 45.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 7.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.77% Black or African American, 3.01% Asian, 0.94% Two or More Races, and 0.376% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 57 students (10.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 302 more women than men received degrees from Carrington College-Mesa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carrington College-Mesa is hispanic or latino (159 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Carrington College-Mesa is Dental Assisting (87 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (63 degrees) and Rehabilitation Aide (15 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (310 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 (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa in 2022 are Health (310 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa are Health (310 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Mesa are Health (310 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Dental Assisting
87 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
63 degrees awarded
Rehabilitation Aide
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Carrington College-Mesa was Dental Assisting with 87 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 2022

329

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa, which is 0.0821 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (329).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa in Dental Assisting, which is 0.101 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Mesa in Dental Assisting, which is 9.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 39% of students graduating from Carrington College-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Carrington College-Mesa is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.49% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
159 degrees awarded
White
101 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carrington College-Mesa is hispanic or latino (159 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

5.34% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
149 degrees awarded
White Female
94 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carrington College-Mesa is hispanic or latino female (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (94 degrees).

Operations

Carrington College-Mesa employs 23 Instructors. Most academics at Carrington College-Mesa are Female Instructor (17), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa are: Management, with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.99M

2022 Salaries

9.78%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Carrington College-Mesa paid a median of $4.99M in salaries, a 9.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.1% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.33% growth between 2018 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Carrington College-Mesa paid a total of $1.83M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa was Instructor with 23 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa were Management with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carrington College-Mesa was Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

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

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