Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting

Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution in Phoenix, Arizona, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 5,117 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,196 ten years after enrollment, which is 16% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 19.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,995, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,180 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Fine Arts, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,196
Graduation Rate
19.3%
Median Debt
$6,995
Average Net Price
$12,180
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.94x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.75x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,117
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Pell Grant Rate
17.9%
Federal Loan Rate
6.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$10,823
Income $30K–$48K
$12,187
Income $48K–$75K
$12,527
Income $110K+
$18,165

Student Demographics

Women
59.5%
White
50.6%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
30.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
5.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.8%

Accreditations

Programs (56)

Associate (25)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 177
Registered Nursing $81,355 78
Business Administration & Management Not reported 70
Physical Sciences Not reported 21
Psychology Not reported 18
Teacher Education Not reported 13
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 13
Biology Not reported 8
Business Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 7
Computer Science Not reported 6
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 6
Political Science Not reported 5
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 5
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 5
Sociology Not reported 4
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Not reported 4
Marketing Not reported 4
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 3
Engineering Not reported 3
Literature Not reported 3
Fire Protection Not reported 3
Social Work Not reported 3
Fine Arts Not reported 3
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $53,772 167
Fine Arts Not reported 140
Business Not reported 47
Entrepreneurship Not reported 40
Practical Nursing Not reported 24
Natural Sciences Not reported 12
Teacher Education Not reported 10
Accounting Not reported 6
Show 23 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Communications Associate 2
Computer & Information Sciences Associate 2
Computer Systems Analysis Associate 2
Computer Systems Networking Undergraduate Certificate 2
Sports & Fitness Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Security & Protective Services Associate 2
Dance Associate 2
Music Associate 2
Mental Health Services Associate 2
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Undergraduate Certificate 2
Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Audiovisual Communications Associate 1
Computer Systems Analysis Undergraduate Certificate 1
Mathematics Associate 1
Sustainability Studies Associate 1
Physics Associate 1
Fire Protection Undergraduate Certificate 1
Homeland Security Undergraduate Certificate 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Communication Disorders Associate 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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