Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Scottsdale, Arizona, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Scottsdale Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,377 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,905 ten years after enrollment, which is 18% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 17.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,336 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,905
Graduation Rate
17.3%
Median Debt
$8,000
Average Net Price
$13,336
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.99x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,377
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
14.3%
Federal Loan Rate
6.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,138
Income $30K–$48K
$13,132
Income $48K–$75K
$14,099
Income $110K+
$19,008
Student Demographics
Women
53.2%
White
50.6%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
28.2%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
5.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (84)
Associate (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,013 | 159 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,451 | 84 |
| Business Administration & Management | $64,264 | 57 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $46,898 | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $40,864 | 28 |
| Physical Sciences | $45,882 | 23 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 21 |
| Hospitality Management | $60,768 | 19 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 6 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Dance | Not reported | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 4 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $49,440 | 252 |
| Business | Not reported | 60 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 41 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 41 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 37 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $52,191 | 24 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 17 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Movement Therapy | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Dance | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 30 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Literature | Associate | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Associate | 2 |
| Economics | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 2 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Journalism | Associate | 1 |
| Public Relations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Astronomy | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Associate | 1 |
| Public Health | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Marketing | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing 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 Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
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