Central Arizona College offers 164 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 164 major programs - 99 Certificate and 65 Associate.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students.
Total 665 students out of total 5,053 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,388 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Central Arizona College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Online Degrees / Programs Overview
| School Name | Central Arizona College |
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| Type | Four-year, Public |
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| Address | 8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, AZ |
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| Online Students | 665 Enrolled Online Exclusively
3,401 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
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| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$2,250
Out-of-State$4,500 |
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| Student to Faculty | 15:1 (6.67%) |
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| Online Degree Programs |
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| Total | 164 Programs |
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| Certificate | 99 Programs |
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| Associates | 65 Programs |
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2025 Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Central Arizona College. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Arizona residents, the tuition & fees are $2,250 and $4,500 for non-Arizona residents.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $75 for Arizona residents and $150 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs.
Online Programs By Area of Study
Central Arizona College offers 164 degree programs through Certificate, Associates programs. Of that, 164 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 99 Certificates, 65 Associates.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
Total Number of Online Degree Programs
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors |
Masters | Doctorate |
Post-Graduate |
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| Online Programs | 99 | 65 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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| Overall Programs | 99 | 65 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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Majors and number of completers
The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Agriculture | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Agricultural Business and Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 1 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Equestrian/Equine Studies | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 1 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Support Specialist | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 10 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Institutional Food Workers | 32 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Education | 6 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 43 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 49 |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 19 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Child Development | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 202 |
227 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| General Studies | 8 |
32 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Biotechnology | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Biological and Physical Sciences | 45 |
48 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting and Computer Science | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Chemistry | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Geology/Earth Science | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Corrections | 1 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Corrections Administration | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Mason/Masonry | 31 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Carpentry/Carpenter | 108 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electrician | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Building/Property Maintenance | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Upholstery/Upholsterer | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 68 |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 7 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Graphic Design | 2 |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Music Performance | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Music Technology | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | 2 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 3 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Athletic Training/Trainer | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 29 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Dietetics/Dietitian | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Dietetic Technician | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 6 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
44 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 30 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Business/Commerce | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Business Administration and Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Retail Management | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Small Business Administration/Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Restaurant/Food Services Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 14 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Distance Learning Program Student Population
At Central Arizona College, there are 5,053 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,066 students were attending classes through distance learning (665 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,401 are enrolled in some online courses).
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
| Total Enrollment | 5,053 | |
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| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 665 |
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| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 3,401 |
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| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 987 |
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By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 665 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 566 Arizona Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 97 students living in the U.S. States other than Arizona, and 0 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 665 | |
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| Arizona Resident | 566 |
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| Other State In U.S. | 99 |
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| Outside of U.S. | 0 |
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Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
| Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 665 | |
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| Degree/Certificate Seeking | 646 |
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| Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 19 |
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