Regional Center for Border Health
Regional Center for Border Health is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Somerton, AZ. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Regional Center for Border Health is Medical Office Assistant/Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,325. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist programs ($13,812). The length of the program is 309 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 3 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Regional Center for Border Health.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | $5,325 | $455 | 309 Hours | 3 Months | $13,812 |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $3,030 | $235 | 153 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $4,846 | $564 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $18,409 |
| 4 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,305 | $270 | 40 Hours | 1 Months | $3,862 |
| 5 | Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | $672 | $295 | 75 Hours | 1 Months | $1,727 |
| 6 | $10,450 | $755 | 1,000 Hours | 9 Months | - |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 131 students attended Regional Center for Border Health in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 11 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Regional Center for Border Health is 87% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 131 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Number of Faculty | 10 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Regional Center for Border Health is $5,325
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
93% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,082 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,325 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $455 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,500 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $550 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,082 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Regional Center for Border Health offers 6 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 270 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 83 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 171 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 270 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Regional Center for Border Health are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 270 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 83 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 171 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 83 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 9 |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 74 |
| Total | 83 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 166 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 152 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 171 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 131 students have enrolled into Regional Center for Border Health. By gender, 20 male and 111 female students are attending the school.
There are 2 White (1.53%), 1 Black/African American (0.76%), 120 Hispanic (91.60%), 1 Asian (0.76%), and 127 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 20 | 111 |
| American Indian/Native American | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 18 | 102 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 950 E. Main St Building A, Somerton, AZ
- 928-315-7600
- School Website
- Financial Aid Information
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