Central Arizona College Career Programs

Central Arizona College (referred to as Central Arizona) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Coolidge, AZ. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Central Arizona College is $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,652 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).Central Arizona College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $4,500
  • Number of Programs: 113 programs

Central Arizona 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Central Arizona College are $2,250 for Arizona residents and $4,500 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are decreased by -41.86% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Central Arizona College
Arizona residentsOut of State
2018-2019$2,580$11,100
2019-2020$2,580$5,160
2020-2021$2,580$5,160
2021-2022$2,580$5,160
2022-2023$1,500$3,000
2023-2024$2,250$4,500

Who Accredits Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1973 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Central Arizona College offers 112 career programs and 1 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 800 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Central Arizona. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Central Arizona with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 4 programs 3
Agricultural Business and Management1 program 0
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology1 program 0
Equestrian/Equine Studies1 program 1
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other)1 program 2
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 4
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 4
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 programs 12
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 0
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 6
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 4
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts1 program 4
Education [+] 4 programs 30
Education1 program 6
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 19
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Solar Energy Technology/Technician1 program 0
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Development1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 231
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 196
General Studies1 program 35
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 29
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 29
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3 programs 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1 program 1
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1 program 2
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 1
Chemistry1 program 1
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 29
Corrections1 program 2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 25
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 2
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Public Administration1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 7
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 7
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 6
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 6
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 7
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1 program 7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 programs 11
Graphic Design1 program 9
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 1
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 0
Music Performance1 program 1
Music Technology1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 programs (1 online)103
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1 program 11
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist1 program 0
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 2
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 10
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 16
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 9
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1 program 1
Dietetic Technician1 program (1 online)5
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 46
Business [+] 3 programs 11
Business/Commerce1 program 8
Accounting1 program 3
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 0
Total62 programs (1 online)491
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2 programs 0
Agricultural Business and Management1 program 0
Equestrian/Equine Studies1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 2
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 0
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 1
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 1
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)1 program 0
Education [+] 2 programs 21
Education1 program 4
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 17
Engineering [+] 2 programs 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1 program 0
Engineering (other)1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Solar Energy Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Development1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 220
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 190
General Studies1 program 30
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Biotechnology1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 26
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 26
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 1
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1 program 1
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 0
Chemistry1 program 0
Geology/Earth Science1 program 0
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 20
Corrections Administration1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 1
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Upholstery/Upholsterer1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 4
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1 program 4
Ground Transportation (other)1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 0
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 0
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 0
Music Technology1 program 0
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs 13
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 1
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller1 program 0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 0
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1 program 1
Dietetics/Dietitian1 program 0
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist1 program 0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 6
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 0
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 2 programs 0
Business/Commerce1 program 0
Small Business Administration/Management1 program 0
Total50 programs309

Student Population

At Central Arizona College, there are total 4,652 students. Among them, 568 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,781 men and 2,871 women students at Central Arizona. Next table summarizes the student population at Central Arizona.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Central Arizona College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6521,7812,871
American Indian/Native American1333895
Asian1024557
Black/African American314121193
Hispanic1,9677391,228
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander24717
White1,7396751,064
Two More1586692
Un-Known1495792
Student Population in Online Programs at Central Arizona
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,6525683,174910

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