Trade and career programs at Central Arizona College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | Certificate | 69 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 58 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 52 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 37 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 20 | $59,703 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | $46,036 | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Central Arizona College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,250 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $7,701 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,161 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,214 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $1,665 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $3,956 |
| Over $110,000 | $5,028 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 61% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $45,193 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,951 in federal student loans.
- 39% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Arizona College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,250 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $1,161 in 2024-25.
How much do Central Arizona College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $59,703 one year after finishing.
Is Central Arizona College accredited?
Central Arizona College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Mesa Community College, Mesa: $2,358 a year
- Pima Community College, Tucson: $2,442 a year
- Glendale Community College, Glendale: $2,358 a year
- Rio Salado College, Tempe: $2,358 a year
- Phoenix College, Phoenix: $2,358 a year
- Arizona Western College, Yuma: $3,150 a year
More: all trade schools in Arizona · Central Arizona College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.