Does Carrington College-Tucson accept Pell Grants?

Yes, 65.5% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.

What programs and credential levels are offered?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in veterinary technology, dental support, health administration, medical assisting, health aides, and somatic bodywork. It also offers an associate degree in registered nursing.

How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?

The median earnings for graduates of the Registered Nursing program two years after completion are $64,281.

How many students complete their studies at this location?

The completion rate for students at Carrington College-Tucson is reported as 71.6%.

Is this school public or private?

Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

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Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, Arizona · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 517 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$33,983

cheaper than 3% of comparable schools

Completion rate

71.6%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$36,718

earns ~$1,080.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit institution in Tucson, AZ, offering certificates and an associate degree in health and animal care fields. The school serves a student body of 517 individuals with programs ranging from veterinary technology to registered nursing.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $33,983, while the median student debt at completion is $9,500. A 71.6% completion rate indicates that most students finish their training, but 65.5% of students rely on Pell Grants. Ten-year median earnings for graduates are $36,718, though this varies significantly by program.

Net price is 50% above the Arizona median ($22,651) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,298
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$22,493
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$64,281
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,758
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$20,476
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies	undergraduate certificate	$19,144

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Questions students ask

Does Carrington College-Tucson accept Pell Grants?: Yes, 65.5% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are offered?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in veterinary technology, dental support, health administration, medical assisting, health aides, and somatic bodywork. It also offers an associate degree in registered nursing.
How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?: The median earnings for graduates of the Registered Nursing program two years after completion are $64,281.
How many students complete their studies at this location?: The completion rate for students at Carrington College-Tucson is reported as 71.6%.
Is this school public or private?: Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates.

Other options in Arizona

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Carrington College-Phoenix North	Phoenix	not reported	68.8%	$36,718
Carrington College-Mesa	Mesa	$48,877	73.4%	$36,718
Brookline College-Phoenix	Phoenix	$30,072	57.6%	$29,576
Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher	$9,197	24%	$38,018
Mesa Community College	Mesa	$12,132	18.7%	$44,034
Mohave Community College	Kingman	$5,974	17%	$35,522

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 103927. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.