Central Arizona College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,912 students.
About This School
Central Arizona College is a public institution located in Coolidge, Arizona with approximately 4,912 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,714 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $31,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County.
The numbers tell a genuinely encouraging story here — at just $4,591/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,157 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options in Arizona. Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while completing general education credits or earning a vocational credential, since the low debt means you won't be buried financially even if career earnings take time to grow. That said, the median earnings of $31,500 a decade out are modest, so if you have four-year degree ambitions, treat this as a stepping stone and have a clear transfer plan from day one.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Central Arizona College graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($46,036 vs $37,073 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 230 | $44,672 | $44,125 | +$547 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $80,752 | $80,813 | −$61 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | $46,036 | $37,073 | +$8,963 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (4,912 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Arizona College cost?
The average net price at Central Arizona College is about $4,714 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Central Arizona College?
Central Arizona College has a graduation rate of 25%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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