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Carrington College-Mesa
Mesa, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1001 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210 · Phone: (480) 734-2378 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Mesa, Arizona, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited in dental and physical therapy fields.
Carrington College-Mesa has a 53.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $36,718 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Carrington College-Mesa is $52,531, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 51.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $38,100 | $45,940 | $48,450 |
| Dental assistants | $38,500 | $49,000 | $57,880 |
| Dental hygienists | $91,480 | $101,010 | $105,990 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,530 | $47,630 | $61,350 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $39,040 | $47,640 | $54,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 73 | $24,829 | $24,298 | $8,958 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 72 | $23,087 | $22,493 | $8,789 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 29 | $58,499 | $53,775 | $27,688 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $26,496 | $27,758 | $9,431 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $48,828 | $50,272 | $28,291 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $24,829 | $24,298 | $8,958 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Mesa, Arizona. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and holds programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The campus offers six program families, with the most-awarded credentials being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and dental hygiene programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.8%, which is below the state average of 64.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $36,718. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $52,531, and 51.7% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Enrollment in undergraduate programs is 528, with 203 recent completers in trade programs.
This campus may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare support roles such as medical or dental assisting rather than a multi-year degree path, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should weigh the cost of attendance against reported median earnings and confirm program-specific accreditation status, since only dental and physical therapy programs carry named programmatic accreditation in this data. Prospective students should verify current details directly with the school and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carrington College-Mesa offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and dental hygiene programs, along with medical billing/coding and pharmacy technician programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school holds programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, with an overall status of accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 53.8%, which is below the Arizona state average of 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates who borrowed is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,718.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $52,531.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit institution, which can affect cost, aid eligibility rules, and accreditation requirements compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?103909.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered, such as medical and dental assisting, are typically shorter career-focused training paths, but specific scheduling and format details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm what certifications or licenses each program prepares you for.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carrington College-Mesa at (480) 734-2378 or visit https://carrington.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.