Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Avondale, Arizona, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 4,512 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,356 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $7,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,254 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Business, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,356
Graduation Rate
28.6%
Median Debt
$7,500
Average Net Price
$12,254
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.62x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,512
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Pell Grant Rate
23.6%
Federal Loan Rate
7.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,780
Income $30K–$48K
$11,281
Income $48K–$75K
$13,247
Income $110K+
$17,197
Student Demographics
Women
62.6%
White
22.5%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
57.8%
Asian
3.3%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (66)
Associate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $52,747 | 436 |
| Business Administration & Management | $43,030 | 96 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,483 | 77 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 52 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 38 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 36 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 34 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 23 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 23 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Biology | Not reported | 19 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 16 |
| Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 560 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 142 |
| Business | Not reported | 102 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 95 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 63 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 22 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,111 | 17 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | $45,001 | Not reported |
Show 21 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Associate | 2 |
| Political Science | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| History | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Associate | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 1 |
| Economics | Associate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts 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 Job Growth Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arizona
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona
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