Is Carrington College-Mesa worth it?
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Mesa, Arizona (large city), part of the Carrington College system. It awarded 381 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, dental hygiene and medical assistant.
Carrington College-Mesa is part of Carrington College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Carrington College-Mesa
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$31,639
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,609
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,718
Average net price
$48,877
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
381
Years to pay back
4.9 years
Students (undergrad)
528
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,556 | $36,925 | 608 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $26,485 | $34,006 | 277 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $76,515 | $84,476 | 216 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $25,735 | $34,560 | 182 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,076 | $38,123 | 177 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $53,596 | $62,368 | 147 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $64,434 | $72,710 | 102 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | Undergraduate certificate | $26,105 | $34,955 | 43 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 90 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 85 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 72 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 52 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Rehabilitation Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carrington College-Mesa. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arizona. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page