Carrington College-Mesa
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, Arizona with approximately 528 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $48,877 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $27,200 a decade after enrolling, which is a modest return that may limit your financial flexibility long-term. The relatively low median debt of $9,500 at graduation is a genuine bright spot, meaning you won't leave buried in loans. Worth considering only if you have a clear career goal tied to one of their specific programs and a realistic plan for how that salary works in your budget.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (528 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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