Eastern Arizona College

Eastern Arizona College is a public two-year institution located in Thatcher, Arizona. The college serves 7,084 enrolled students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 36% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Eastern Arizona College offers a broad range of vocational and technical certificates across multiple disciplines. Programs include Registered Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Medical/Clinical Assistant in the health sciences. Technical offerings include Civil Engineering Technologies, Drafting and Design Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. The college also provides programs in Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Cosmetology, and Hair Styling/Design.

Situated in Thatcher in Graham County, Eastern Arizona College serves students in southeastern Arizona and the surrounding region. The institution's wide program mix makes it a practical option for students seeking technical certifications and allied health credentials in rural Arizona.