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Carrington College-Albuquerque
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Annual Tuition
$61,578
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
55.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$36,718
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Carrington College-Albuquerque is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Albuquerque, NM. With a competitive tuition profile of $61,578, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 55.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$123,156
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
18.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$6,718
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$55,976
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$11,204
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Carrington College-Albuquerque is $9,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$61,578
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.7%
Success
55.3%
In-State Cost
$61,578
Age 25+ Students
66.3%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 10
Working at 6yr
3,610 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Albuquerque
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$828
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,005
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,222
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Albuquerque metropolitan area.