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Private University
Carrington College-Mesa
Carrington College-Mesa offers career-focused education in healthcare fields like nursing, dental hygiene, and respiratory therapy. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the private institution provides hands-on training with small class sizes to prepare students for immediate entry into their chosen professions.
Mesa, AZcity, large
$45,466AVG NET PRICE
492STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Carrington College-Mesa Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Carrington College-Mesa is a two-year private for-profit institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The campus focuses on preparing students for careers in nursing and allied health fields through programs that blend hands-on learning with simulation and clinical experiences. Instructors bring practical working experience from their fields into the classroom to ensure graduates are career-ready from day one.
The college offers a supportive, student-centered environment where instructors know students by name and provide personalized attention. Programs are designed to connect learners with the community through clinical rotations or externships with medical professionals, allowing students to build resumes while still in school. Graduates earn certificates, associate degrees, or bachelor's degrees depending on their chosen path.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateTwo years
Settingcity, large
GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore options for funding through loans, grants, and scholarships available to those who qualify. The college offers a variety of programs ranging from general education prerequisites to specialized degrees like Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Dental Hygiene. Enrollment services representatives are available to assist with the application process and help map out a career path.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Net price by income band
$45,475$0–$30,000
$49,457$30,001–$48,000
$48,195$48,001–$75,000
$47,673$75,001–$110,000
$49,457$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$45,466/yr
▲ 7% since 2020-2155% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $4,709.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academics at Carrington College-Mesa center on practical, achievable paths to future careers in healthcare. The curriculum includes programs such as Medical Assisting, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN). Students gain real-world skills through hands-on classes led by qualified instructors who have experience in their respective fields.
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
First-year retention
66%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
0
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
Setting
city, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$36,718
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
80.8%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
62.7%
62.7% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Carrington College-Mesa.