Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
Arizona Western College is a public institution in Yuma, Arizona, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 6,374 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,857 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 22.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $4,826, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 7.64x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,983 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Construction Trades, General, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,857
Graduation Rate
22.5%
Median Debt
$4,826
Average Net Price
$8,983
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
7.64x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,374
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,870
Pell Grant Rate
40.7%
Federal Loan Rate
0.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,405
Income $30K–$48K
$8,611
Income $48K–$75K
$11,164
Student Demographics
Women
53.2%
White
11.0%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
75.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
1.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (74)
Associate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,580 | 430 |
| Social Sciences | $45,617 | 79 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,459 | 71 |
| Registered Nursing | $91,181 | 54 |
| Teacher Education | $48,250 | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | $39,711 | 43 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 28 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 22 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $56,910 | 21 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 17 |
| Physics | Not reported | 13 |
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 3 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 623 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 106 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 3 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
Show 19 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 2 |
| Public Health | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arizona
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