Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Tucson, Arizona, Pima Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 14,242 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,810 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 24.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $7,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.69x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,405 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Electrical Equipment Repair, Business, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,810
Graduation Rate
24.6%
Median Debt
$7,000
Average Net Price
$3,405
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.69x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.69x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
14,242
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,442
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,758
Pell Grant Rate
34.5%
Federal Loan Rate
8.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,605
Income $30K–$48K
$2,850
Income $48K–$75K
$4,552
Income $110K+
$9,615
Student Demographics
Women
54.4%
White
32.2%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
52.3%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH), Dental Laboratory Technology (DT) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (72)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,830 | 777 |
| Business | $54,551 | 191 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 164 |
| Registered Nursing | $86,300 | 151 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $71,544 | 100 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $60,296 | 79 |
| Health Services Administration | $48,412 | 49 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 45 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $49,524 | 38 |
| Dental Support Services | $72,213 | 34 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $42,889 | 31 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 23 |
| Legal Support Services | $43,049 | 20 |
| Fire Protection | $68,557 | 20 |
| Teacher Education | $39,247 | 19 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 17 |
| Accounting | $49,471 | 16 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,865 | 15 |
| Machinist | $46,450 | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | $35,593 | 6 |
| Building Construction | $48,216 | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $30,813 | 5 |
| Education | $46,020 | 0 |
Post-bachelor's Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $52,327 | Not reported |
| Education, Other | $52,531 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,100 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $64,816 | 196 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $46,305 | 184 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $65,151 | 177 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 123 |
| Health Services Administration | $34,908 | 96 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Not reported | 83 |
| Ground Transportation | $46,345 | 73 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 63 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 63 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 58 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 56 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,589 | 53 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 50 |
| Practical Nursing | $66,324 | 48 |
| Fire Protection | $56,270 | 44 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 30 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 30 |
| Dental Support Services | $40,388 | 22 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 17 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 14 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 13 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $32,909 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | $32,071 | 10 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | $66,531 | 10 |
| Archeology | Not reported | 8 |
| Business | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Social Work | $34,968 | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $73,427 | 3 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Woodworking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Arizona
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
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