South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
South Mountain Community College is a public institution in Phoenix, Arizona, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,645 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,825 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 16.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.98x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,780 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,825
Graduation Rate
16.3%
Median Debt
$8,000
Average Net Price
$12,780
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.98x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,645
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
29.6%
Federal Loan Rate
8.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,902
Income $30K–$48K
$11,932
Income $48K–$75K
$13,987
Income $110K+
$17,132
Student Demographics
Women
59.4%
White
16.5%
Black
14.3%
Hispanic
56.7%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
21.6%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education — Montessori Education (MACTE) - Montessori teacher education programs and institutions (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Associate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 244 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 24 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Not reported | 20 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 12 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 245 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Not reported | 57 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 34 |
| Business | Not reported | 30 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 29 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 28 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 18 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 19 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Sociology | Associate | 2 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Marketing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 1 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Physics | Associate | 1 |
| Social Work | Associate | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arizona
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona
- Best ROI Colleges in Arizona
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