Central Arizona College

www.centralaz.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,580

2021 Average Net Price

$5,933

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.855%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,841

21.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19.4%

116 Graduates

About

Central Arizona College is a higher education institution located in Pinal County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Arizona College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (297 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (53 degrees), and General Studies (26 degrees).

In 2021, 1,164 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Arizona College. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (514 degrees), 1.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Arizona College is $2,580, which is $−5,388 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Arizona College is $2,580, which is $−5,388 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,933.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Central Arizona College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,580

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central Arizona College was $2,580. The cost of tuition at Central Arizona College is $−5,388 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,933

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Arizona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,933. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Arizona College grew by 1.4%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.98% between 2020 and 2021.

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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Central Arizona College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 16.9% with respect to 2020, when 71% 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.

0.855%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Arizona College was 0.855%, which represents 3 out of the 351 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 4,841 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Arizona College is 1,030 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,811. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Central Arizona College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Arizona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% White, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.89% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 3.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.88% Asian, and 0.331% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Arizona College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.8%) and White Male (18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Arizona College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,841 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Arizona College is 1,030 and the part-time enrollment is 3,811. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Central Arizona College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

59%

2021 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
1,940 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,763 enrolled students
Black or African American
285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Arizona College is 40.1% White, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.89% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 3.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.88% Asian, and 0.331% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 330 students (6.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 402 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 (514 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Arizona College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (297 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (53 degrees) and General Studies (26 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees awarded), Transportation (16 degrees), and Applied Sciences (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (129,447 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,326 people), Other managers (74,999 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,335 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,257 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Arizona College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees awarded), Transportation (16 degrees), Applied Sciences (2 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Protective Services (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Central Arizona College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees awarded), Transportation (16 degrees), Applied Sciences (2 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Protective Services (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (310,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (161,097 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (59,627 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (51,440 people), and Legal services (46,576 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
297 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Arizona College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 297 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

381

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

783

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College, which is 0.487 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (783).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.491 times less than the 385 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 385 degrees were awarded to men at Central Arizona College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.04 times more than the 189 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Central Arizona College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central Arizona College is Female and Two or More Races (41.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
514 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
351 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Arizona College is white (514 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

6.7% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
241 degrees awarded
White Male
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Arizona College is white female (332 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (241 degrees).

Operations

Central Arizona College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 570k (8.69%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Central Arizona College had a total salary expenditure of 65.6M. Central Arizona College employs 92 Professors. Most academics at Central Arizona College are Female Professor (51), and Male Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Arizona College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 74 employees, Service, with 61 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Endowment

$6.55M

2021 Endowment

23.4%

growth from 2020

Central Arizona College has an endowment valued at about $6.55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Arizona College grew 23.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.26M 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

$26.4M

2021 Salaries

2.25%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Central Arizona College paid a median of $26.4M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($65.6M) and a 2.25% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central Arizona College paid a total of $5.76M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

92 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Arizona College was Professor with 92 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Arizona College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 74 employees, Service with 61 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Arizona College was Female Professor with 51 employees, and Male Professor with 41 employees.

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