Central Arizona College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Central Arizona College is a four-years, public school located in Coolidge, Arizona.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for other students on average. It offers 159 degree programs through 95 Certificate, 64 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	four-years, public
Address	8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ
Phone	520-494-5444
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,250 Out-of-State$4,500
Student Population »	5,053 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	27%
Transfer-out Rate	20%
Retention Rate	61% (Full-time) 36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,083
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students at Central Arizona College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,325) over public community colleges in Arizona.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Arizona College. Then, we compare its costs to Arizona community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Arizona Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,250	$4,500
Books & Supplies	$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs	$11,601
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,601
Average Financial Aid	$7,083
Cost of Attendance	$15,451	$17,701
After Financial Aid	$8,368	$10,618
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arizona Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Arizona College	$2,250	$4,500
Public Community Colleges in Arizona	$2,896	$7,325
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Arizona College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 95 Certificate, 64 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	95	64	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural Business and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Equestrian/Equine Studies	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mass Communication/Media Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Engineering (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	188 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	193 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biotechnology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

what is Military Technologies and Applied Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Corrections	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Corrections Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Public Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Upholstery/Upholsterer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Ground Transportation (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive Medicine	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/Dietitian	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,053 students at Central Arizona College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,773 male students and 3,068 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,841	1,030	3,811
Male Students	1,773	458	1,315
Female Students	3,068	572	2,496

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Arizona College, there are 4,652 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,742 students were attending classes through distance learning (568 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,174 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,652
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	568
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	3,174
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	910