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Carrington College-Tucson
Carrington College-Tucson offers career-focused education in nursing and allied health fields with hands-on training. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the private two-year institution prepares students for diverse healthcare professions through practical learning experiences.
Tucson, AZcity, large
$37,981AVG NET PRICE
437STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Carrington College-Tucson Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit two-year college located in Tucson, Arizona. The institution focuses on preparing students for careers in nursing and allied health fields through programs that blend hands-on learning, simulation, and clinical experiences. Students can work toward associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or certificates across various medical disciplines.
The campus character emphasizes a small college experience where instructors know students by name and bring practical working experience from their fields into the classroom. Programs are designed to provide hands-on training using technologies and processes used in the field, allowing students to learn by doing. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Surrounding the campus in Tucson, Arizona, the institution connects students with the community through clinical rotations or externships with medical professionals. These experiences help build resumes while students are still in school, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism to meet employer needs.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateTwo years
Settingcity, large
GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore a wide range of programs including nursing, dental hygiene, and various allied health fields at Carrington College-Tucson. The college offers flexible pathways to earn certificates, associate degrees, or bachelor's degrees tailored to individual career goals. Financial aid options such as loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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
$39,030$0–$30,000
$41,013$30,001–$48,000
$40,651$48,001–$75,000
$44,099$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$37,981/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2161% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $4,047.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academics at Carrington College-Tucson center on practical, hands-on training that mirrors real-world healthcare environments. The curriculum includes simulation and clinical experiences designed to build confidence and competence in fields like nursing, respiratory therapy, and medical assisting. Instructors bring extensive field experience into the classroom to ensure students are career-ready upon graduation.
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
First-year retention
78%
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-Tucson.