Central Arizona College

www.centralaz.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,250

50% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,645

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,131

24.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.5%

76 Graduates

About

Central Arizona College is a higher education institution located in Pinal County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Arizona College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (38 degrees), and General Studies (37 degrees).

In 2023, 1,243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Arizona College. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (531 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (463 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Arizona College is $2,250, which is $−6,003 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Arizona College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 390 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Arizona College is $2,250, which is $6,003 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,645.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Central Arizona College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,250

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central Arizona College was $2,250. The cost of tuition at Central Arizona College is $−6,003 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Arizona College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,645

2023 Value

33.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central Arizona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,645. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central Arizona College grew by 33.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Arizona College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,300

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Arizona College was of $7,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Arizona College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Central Arizona College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Arizona College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Arizona College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 390 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Arizona College had a total enrollment of 5,131 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Arizona College is 1,251 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,880. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at Central Arizona College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Arizona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42% Hispanic or Latino, 32% White, 5.38% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 2.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.66% Asian, and 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Arizona College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.5%), followed by White Female (19.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Arizona College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,131 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Arizona College is 1,251 and the part-time enrollment is 3,880. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at Central Arizona College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Arizona College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Arizona College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Arizona College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Arizona College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,154 enrolled students
White
1,641 enrolled students
Black or African American
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Arizona College is 42% Hispanic or Latino, 32% White, 5.38% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 2.12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.66% Asian, and 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 631 students (12.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 151 more women than men received degrees from Central Arizona College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Arizona College is white (531 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (463 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Arizona College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (38 degrees) and General Studies (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Arizona College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (125 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Arizona College are Elementary & middle school teachers (93,357 people), Other managers (80,053 people), Construction managers (48,804 people), Software developers (41,756 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,847 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Arizona College in 2023 are Construction (125 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), Human Sciences (35 degrees), and Transportation (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Arizona College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Central Arizona College are Construction (125 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), Human Sciences (35 degrees), and Transportation (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Arizona College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,251 people), Elementary & secondary schools (260,057 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (134,184 people), Construction (133,293 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,583 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Arizona College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
193 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
General Studies
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Arizona College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Arizona College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

546

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

697

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 546 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College, which is 0.783 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (697).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Arizona College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.46 times less than the 261 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.17 times more than the 120 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Central Arizona College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Arizona College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.95% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
531 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
463 degrees awarded
Black or African American
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Arizona College is white (531 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (463 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
262 degrees awarded
White Male
232 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Arizona College is white female (299 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (262 degrees).

Operations

Central Arizona College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.69M (40.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Central Arizona College had a total salary expenditure of 70.1M. Central Arizona College employs 90 Professors. Most academics at Central Arizona College are Female Professor (46), and Male Professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Arizona College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 75 employees, Service, with 61 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Endowment

$6.68M

2023 Endowment

7.47%

growth from 2022

Central Arizona College has an endowment valued at about $6.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Arizona College grew 7.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $875k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Arizona College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.6M

2023 Salaries

9.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central Arizona College paid a median of $27.6M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($70.1M) and a 9.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.51% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.25% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Arizona College paid a total of $6.04M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Arizona College was Professor with 90 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Arizona College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 75 employees, Service with 61 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Arizona College was Female Professor with 46 employees, and Male Professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Arizona College.

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