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Carrington College-Tucson
Tucson, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 201 North Bonita Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85745 · Phone: (520) 368-3028 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit trade school in Tucson, Arizona offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by WASC ACCJC.
Carrington College-Tucson has a 66.1% completion rate, near the Arizona 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-Tucson is $38,722, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 65.5% 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 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,530 | $47,630 | $61,350 |
| Massage therapists | $37,800 | $62,400 | $72,800 |
| 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 | 96 | $24,829 | $24,298 | $8,958 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 57 | $23,087 | $22,493 | $8,789 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $26,496 | $27,758 | $9,431 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $18,354 | not reported | $8,441 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $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-Tucson is a private for-profit trade school located in Tucson, Arizona. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards programs across five program families, with the most completed being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.1%, which is near the state average of 64.4% in Arizona. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,718. The annual cost of attendance is $38,722, and 65.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, located in a large city setting, enrolls 517 undergraduates and had 207 trade program completers reported. The program mix here leans toward shorter, career-focused certificate and diploma tracks rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into healthcare-support occupations; however, program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm program duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures independently, prospective students can check with the accreditor listed above or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carrington College-Tucson offers programs across five program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.1%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,718.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $38,722.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit school, which can mean higher relative costs compared to public options, though federal aid is still available here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (520) 368-3028 or visit carrington.edu to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix leans toward shorter, career-focused certificates in healthcare-support fields like medical and dental assisting, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carrington College-Tucson at (520) 368-3028 or through its website, carrington.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or ranking data against nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for other Tucson-area programs to compare directly.
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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.