As of 2026, Central Arizona College offers 164 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 164 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 227 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 202 students.
A total of 1,334 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Central Arizona. 812 students completed certificate programs and 522 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Central Arizona. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 65 | 65 | 522 | 206 | 316 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 25 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 40 | 40 | 437 | 341 | 96 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 55 | 55 | 343 | 112 | 231 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Central Arizona College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,832 | $6,069 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,235 | $2,686 | $8,101 | $86 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Central Arizona College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 227 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 202 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 202 | 64 | 138 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 30 | 3 | 27 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| General Studies | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 | 7 | - |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Education | 6 | - | 6 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 227 | 74 | 153 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 44 | 9 | 35 |
| General Studies | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Business/Commerce | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 16 | 16 | - |
| Graphic Design | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 29 | 5 | 24 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 108 | 108 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 68 | 63 | 5 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 49 | 46 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 43 | 2 | 41 |
| Electrician | 37 | 34 | 3 |
| Institutional Food Workers | 32 | 32 | - |
| Mason/Masonry | 31 | 31 | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 | 20 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 19 | - | 19 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 14 | 5 | 9 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural Business and Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 1ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 1ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1ONLINE | 11ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Support Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | NOT OFFERED | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Institutional Food Workers | 32ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 6ONLINE | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17ONLINE | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 43ONLINE | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 16ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Development | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 202ONLINE | 227ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | 8ONLINE | 32ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 45ONLINE | 48ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Corrections Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/Masonry | 31ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 108ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Property Maintenance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7ONLINE | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upholstery/Upholsterer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 7ONLINE | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3ONLINE | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Design | 2ONLINE | 15ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1ONLINE | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Performance | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | 2ONLINE | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 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 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 3ONLINE | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 18ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 29ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dietetic Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 6ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 44ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 30ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 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 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 3ONLINE | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 18ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 29ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dietetic Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 6ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 44ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 30ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Retail Management | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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