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GateWay Community College-Central City

Phoenix, Arizona · public · mainly awards certificates · 595 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$14,438
cheaper than 19% of comparable schools
Completion rate
54.8%
Median debt at completion
$6,750
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$46,147
earns ~$3,196.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

GateWay Community College-Central City is a public school in Phoenix, AZ that mainly awards certificates. It serves 595 students with programs ranging from practical nursing to HVAC repair. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,438. The completion rate is reported at 54.8%, meaning roughly half of students do not finish within the standard tracking period. Median student debt at completion is $6,750, which is less than half of the median 10-year earnings of $46,147.

Net price is 57% above the Arizona median ($9,197) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 20% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$37,208
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$34,348
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$29,685
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$27,709
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$16,610
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 7 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$33,281
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$28,598
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are offered and which programs are available?
The school mainly awards undergraduate certificates. Available programs include Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Culinary Arts, Vehicle Maintenance, Cosmetology, Electrical installation, HVAC maintenance, and Allied Health, plus nine other programs.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn within two years?
Practical Nursing graduates typically earn $37,208. Precision Metal Working graduates earn $34,348. Culinary Arts graduates earn $29,685. Vehicle Maintenance graduates earn $27,709. Cosmetology graduates earn $16,610.
How many students finish their program?
The completion rate is reported at 54.8%. This figure includes all students who started and either finished or withdrew during the tracking period.
Is this a public or private school?
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public school.
How does student debt compare to typical earnings?
The median student debt at completion is $6,750. The median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,147, which is significantly higher than the debt amount.

Other options in Arizona

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive InstituteGlendale$21,45961.6%$31,102
Arizona Western CollegeYuma$8,98335.3%$36,857
Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge$4,71413.3%$40,513
Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista$7,92921.5%$38,033
Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher$9,19724%$38,018
GateWay Community CollegePhoenix$13,33928.6%$46,147
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 246895. 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.