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Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County.
History and campus
Since 1969,[1] Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the communities of Pinal County. CAC provides educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities.
With five campuses and three centers located throughout the county, campuses include: Signal Peak, located in Coolidge, Arizona, Aravaipa, located in Winkelman, Arizona, Superstition Mountain, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, Maricopa, located in Maricopa, Arizona, and San Tan, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The three centers include The Casa Grande and Corporate Centers, located in Casa Grande, Arizona and the Florence Center, located in Florence, Arizona.
Central Arizona College Majors
Discover the majors and programs offered by Central Arizona College and the types of degrees awarded.ArtsBusinessEducationHealth ProfessionsHumanitiesProtective ServicesScience, Technology, and MathTrades and Personal Services
Arts
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Graphic DesignAssociates5 GraduatesNo Online
- Music PerformanceAssociates1 GraduateNo Online
- Music TechnologyCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Studio ArtsAssociates2 GraduatesNo Online
- Theatre DesignCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates3 GraduatesNo Online
- Web Page and Digital DesignCertificate1 GraduateNo OnlineAssociates1 GraduateNo Online
Business
- AccountingCertificate16 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates6 GraduatesNo Online
- BusinessCertificate54 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates4 GraduatesNo Online
- Hospitality and Tourism ManagementCertificate6 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates1 GraduateNo Online
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates2 GraduatesNo Online
- Small Business ManagementCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
Education
- Early Childhood EducationCertificate16 GraduatesOffered OnlineAssociates22 GraduatesOffered Online
- EducationAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Elementary EducationAssociates6 GraduatesNo Online
- Physical Education Teaching and CoachingCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
Health Professions
- Athletic TrainingAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Dietetics and Clinical NutritionCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates4 GraduatesOffered Online
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate2 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates4 GraduatesNo Online
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesCertificate19 GraduatesOffered Online
- Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)Certificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Massage Therapy and BodyworkCertificate4 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates1 GraduateNo Online
- Medical AssistantCertificate1 GraduateNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Medical Insurance Billing and ClaimsCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Medical Insurance CodingCertificate8 GraduatesOffered Online
- Medical Laboratory TechnicianCertificate10 GraduatesNo Online
- Medical Records AdministrationAssociates18 GraduatesNo Online
- Medical SecretaryCertificate0 GraduatesOffered OnlineAssociates14 GraduatesOffered Online
- NursingAssociates34 GraduatesNo Online
- Nursing AssistantCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Pharmacy TechnicianCertificate3 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Public HealthCertificate9 GraduatesOffered Online
- Radiologic TechnicianAssociates19 GraduatesNo Online
- Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
Humanities
- Child DevelopmentCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- CommunicationsCertificate16 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Family Studies and Consumer SciencesCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Graphic CommunicationsAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Liberal Arts and HumanitiesCertificate345 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates358 GraduatesNo Online
- Public AdministrationAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement AdministrationCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Criminal Justice and Safety StudiesAssociates26 GraduatesNo Online
- Fire Protection and PreventionCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates5 GraduatesNo Online
- Fire Science and Fire FightingCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
Science, Technology, and Math
- Agricultural BusinessCertificate2 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates8 GraduatesNo Online
- Agricultural Mechanics and MachineryAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- AgricultureCertificate4 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates4 GraduatesNo Online
- BiotechnologyCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- ChemistryAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Computer ProgrammingCertificate4 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates7 GraduatesNo Online
- Computer Software EngineeringCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCertificate2 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates5 GraduatesNo Online
- EngineeringCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Equine StudiesCertificate6 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates7 GraduatesNo Online
- Geology and Earth ScienceCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Information ScienceCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Network, Database, and System AdministrationAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Robotics and Automation EngineeringCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
Trades and Personal Services
- Automotive MechanicsCertificate9 GraduatesNo Online
- Baking and Pastry ArtsCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
- CarpentryCertificate30 GraduatesNo Online
- Construction and Heavy Equipment OperationCertificate19 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates7 GraduatesNo Online
- Culinary Arts and Food ServiceCertificate47 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates4 GraduatesNo Online
- Diesel MechanicsCertificate8 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates13 GraduatesNo Online
- Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)Certificate15 GraduatesNo Online
- Electrical Engineering TechnicianCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Engineering TechnicianCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- General Construction TradesCertificate6 GraduatesNo Online
- Ground TransportationCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance TechnicianCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering TechnicianCertificate67 GraduatesNo Online
- Lab TechnicianCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Machine and Metal WorkingCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
- Manufacturing Engineering TechnicianCertificate6 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates0 GraduatesNo Online
- Precision ProductionCertificate0 GraduatesNo Online
- Property ManagementCertificate49 GraduatesNo Online
- Recording Arts TechnicianCertificate0 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates3 GraduatesNo Online
- Restaurant and Food Services ManagementCertificate1 GraduateOffered Online
- Robotics and Automation Engineering TechnicianCertificate1 GraduateNo Online
- WeldingCertificate43 GraduatesNo OnlineAssociates6 GraduatesNo Online
Total Tuition $11,100.00
Out ofStateTuitionRoom &BoardBooks &SuppliesOtherExpenses49.3%31.1%
| Task | Hours per Day |
|---|---|
| Out of State Tuition | 11,100 |
| Room & Board | 7,000 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,600 |
| Other Expenses | 2,800 |
School Information
- 8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, Arizona 85128-9030 - (520) 494-5444
- (520) 876-1991
Calendar: SemesterLocale: Rural: FringeOpen Admissions: YesSector: Public, 2-yearCarnegie Basic: Associate’s–Public Suburban-serving MulticampusReligious Affiliation: Not applicableAccrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning CommissionCommon name(s): Pinal County Community College
Students & Faculty
Faculty
817Total Faculty16:1Student/Fac Ratio
* All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
| Degrees & Programs |  |  |  |  |  |
| Accounting | |||||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | |||||
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | |||||
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other | |||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | |||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | |||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | |||||
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | |||||
| Biotechnology | |||||
| Building/Property Maintenance | |||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | |||||
| Business/Commerce, General | |||||
| Carpentry/Carpenter | |||||
| Chemistry, General | |||||
| Child Development | |||||
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | |||||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | |||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | |||||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | |||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | |||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | |||||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | |||||
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | |||||
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | |||||
| Corrections | |||||
| Corrections Administration | |||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | |||||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | |||||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | |||||
| Dietetic Technician | |||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian | |||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | |||||
| Education, General | |||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | |||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | |||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | |||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | |||||
| Engineering, Other | |||||
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | |||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | |||||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | |||||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | |||||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | |||||
| General Studies | |||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | |||||
| Graphic Design | |||||
| Ground Transportation, Other | |||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | |||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | |||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | |||||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/ | |||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | |||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | |||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | |||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | |||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | |||||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | |||||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | |||||
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | |||||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | |||||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | |||||
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | |||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | |||||
| Music Performance, General | |||||
| Music Technology | |||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | |||||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | |||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |||||
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | |||||
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | |||||
| Public Administration | |||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer | |||||
| Real Estate | |||||
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | |||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | |||||
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |||||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | |||||
| Upholstery/Upholsterer | |||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | |||||
| Welding Technology/Welder |
Organization and administration
Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott became President/CEO of Central Arizona College on July 1, 2016.[2]
Academics
The college offers an array of academic degrees and certificates, career training and personal enrichment classes. Online and university transfer courses along with continuing education classes and workshops are also offered, providing learning opportunities for community members.
Sports
The mascot for Central Arizona is the Vaquero/Vaquera for women’s teams (vaquero/a is Spanish for cowboy). Their colors are gold and green. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association, the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, and the Western States Football League. CAC competes in Division 1 in the NJCAA. The Vaqueros have won 39 National Titles. CAC fields 10 intercollegiate teams, five for men and five for women. Men’s sports at Central Arizona College include baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field and rodeo. The Vaqueras women compete in basketball, softball, and cross country, track and field and rodeo.
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