Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Carrington College-Reno worth it?
Pay $51,823/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $43,731 ten years out — about 0.8× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Carrington College-Reno vs Nevada avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Nevada college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Carrington College-Reno | Nevada avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $51,823 | $24,287 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $43,731 | $49,935 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $15,188 | $14,920 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 41.5% | 45.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 86.6% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $15,188 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 35% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Carrington College-Reno grad earns about -$50,760 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Carrington College-Reno
The average student at Carrington College-Reno pays $51,823 a year after grants and scholarships. That is above the NV average net price of $24,287.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $43,731 — below the NV median of $49,935. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as a standard return.
Typical graduates borrow about $15,188, roughly $165 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 35% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Carrington College-Reno?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $51,823 per year. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $207,292.
How much do Carrington College-Reno graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Carrington College-Reno graduates earn a median of $43,731 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 0.8× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Carrington College-Reno graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,188 — about $165/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 64.8% of students take federal loans.
Is Carrington College-Reno worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Carrington College-Reno a value grade of D — top 99% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $51,823/yr, earn $43,731/yr ten years out, ROI score of 2.11. Standard Return.
What financial aid is available at Carrington College-Reno?
38.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 64.8% take federal student loans.
How does net price change with family income at Carrington College-Reno?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $50,868. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $54,094. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →