Carrington College - Mesa
Carrington College - Mesa is the Mesa, Arizona branch campus of Carrington College, a private for-profit institution owned by San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. of Visalia, California. The campus operates from two facilities in Mesa, at 1001 W. Southern Ave. and 1300 S. Country Club Dr., and offers certificate and associate degree programs in healthcare and veterinary fields, including a public dental hygiene clinic. Carrington College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Accreditation
- Accredited (most recent reaffirmation 2020; 2025 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report submitted)
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
institutional ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Accredited - Dental Hygiene program at the Mesa campus
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Continuing Accreditation - Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Mesa campus
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Full approval with a voluntary consent for probation (Mesa campus nursing program)
Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Licensed
AZ
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | Certificate | 36 weeks (not including breaks); 810 contact hours (330 lecture / 300 lab / 180 externship); 36 semester credit hours | Hybrid | — | $21,268 | — | — | — | View |
| Medical Assistant | Certificate | 36 weeks (not including breaks); 750 contact hours (390 lecture / 180 lab / 180 externship); 36 semester credit hours | Hybrid | — | $21,022 | — | — | — | View |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Certificate | 36 weeks (not including breaks); 840 contact hours (300 lecture / 360 lab / 180 externship); 36 semester credit hours; fully online except in-person externship; certificate conferred from the Sacramento or Spokane campus | Online | — | $22,626 | — | — | — | View |
| Pharmacy Technician | Certificate | 36 weeks (not including breaks); 840 contact hours (375 lecture / 225 lab / 240 externship); 36 semester credit hours | Hybrid | — | $21,034 | — | — | — | View |
| Nursing (ADN/RN) | Associate degree | 96 weeks (not including breaks); 1,530 contact hours (795 lecture / 240 lab / 495 clinical); 72 semester credit hours; per the 2026 catalog the Mesa campus is not currently enrolling new students in this program | In person | — | $71,572 | — | — | — | View |
| Veterinary Assistant | Certificate | 36 weeks (not including breaks); 690 contact hours (270 lecture / 240 lab / 180 externship); 28.5 semester credit hours | Hybrid | — | $19,924 | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- Carrington College Mesa, Arizona campus pageCarrington College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Carrington College Accreditation and ApprovalsCarrington College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- 2026 Carrington College Academic Catalog, Volume XII (effective February 14 - December 31, 2026)Carrington College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Carrington College Student Consumer InformationCarrington College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Carrington College Mesa AZ Annual Disclosures (Clery Act annual security report)Carrington College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carrington College - Mesa accredited?
- Yes — Carrington College - Mesa is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Commission on Dental Accreditation, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Arizona State Board of Nursing. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Carrington College - Mesa located?
- Carrington College - Mesa's main campus is at 1001 W. Southern Ave., Ste. 130, Mesa, AZ, 85210.
- What programs does Carrington College - Mesa offer?
- Carrington College - Mesa offers 6 programs including Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing (ADN/RN).
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Dental Assistant
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $21,268
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $21,022
Medical Billing & Coding
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $22,626
Pharmacy Technician
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $21,034
Nursing (ADN/RN)
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $71,572
Veterinary Assistant
Cost breakdown
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- Total program cost
- $19,924
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- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
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- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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