Is Carrington College-Albuquerque worth it?
Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico (large city), part of the Carrington College system. It awarded 186 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, medical assistant and licensed practical nurse training.
Carrington College-Albuquerque is part of Carrington College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Carrington College-Albuquerque
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$31,639
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,609
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,718
Average net price
$49,030
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
186
Years to pay back
5.0 years
Students (undergrad)
357
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,556 | $36,925 | 608 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $26,485 | $34,006 | 277 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $76,515 | $84,476 | 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,076 | $38,123 | 177 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,068 | $22,504 | 27 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 78 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 60 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carrington College-Albuquerque. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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