Is GateWay Community College-Central City worth it?
GateWay Community College-Central City is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Phoenix, Arizona (large city), reported with GateWay Community College. It awarded 464 certificates in 2024, most often in emergency medical technology, phlebotomy technician and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
GateWay Community College-Central City is part of GateWay Community College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for GateWay Community College-Central City
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$53,649
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,264
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,147
Average net price
$14,438
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
464
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
595
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $63,579 | $82,668 | 48 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $60,620 | $72,726 | 44 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $39,690 | $63,974 | 24 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,636 | $42,423 | 23 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,379 | $41,700 | 19 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $51,289 | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 95 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 86 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 33 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 32 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 26 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for GateWay Community College-Central City. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arizona. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page