Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 692 students.
About This School
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona with approximately 692 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,990 per year. Typical graduates earn $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is an American private for-profit technical school specializing in audio recording, audio engineering and production education with its main location in Tempe, Arizona and a satellite campus in Gilbert, Arizona. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median earnings of $42,800 a decade out are modest for the cost, though the relatively low median debt of $8,344 at graduation softens that concern considerably. This is a strong option for students laser-focused on audio engineering and production who want a specialized, hands-on program rather than a traditional college experience — just understand that the career ceiling in audio can be competitive and the salary trajectory may stay flat. Worth considering if you're committed to this specific field, but have a clear plan for how you'll build income after graduation.
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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: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (692 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
2300 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282-1707
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Sources & Methodology
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