Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Mesa, AZ. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,958 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,772 and it offers 142 programs(97 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Mesa Community College is $8,958 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Mesa Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
91% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,772 (exclude student loans).
Mesa CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,958
Average Financial Amount$1,772

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Mesa Community College offers 142 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 3,084 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Mesa Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate225140
Less than 1 Year Certificate8622282
2 Years Certificate3431,070
Total142303,084

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 140 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 282 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 1,070 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,592 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 11 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Cloud Computing5-
Network and System Administration/Administrator6-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Geography0-
Construction Trades [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 24 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician5-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19-
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Interior Design0-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Costume Design0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 101 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide101-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Real Estate0-
Total140
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 1 completers-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Environmental Science1-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
African-American/Black Studies0-
American Indian/Native American Studies0-
Women's Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1-
Public Relations/Image Management0-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0-
Communications Technologies [+] 1 completers-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 39 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications4-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst4-
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications20-
Cloud Computing0-
Network and System Administration/Administrator1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Computer Support Specialist7-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Make-Up Artist/Specialist0-
Education [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction0$26,500
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Teacher Assistant/Aide0-
Education (other)0-
Engineering Technology [+] 18 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Biomedical Technology/Technician0-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology3-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician11-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (2 completers) 5 completers-
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)4-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 5 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management5-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
Creative Writing0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
International/Global Studies0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Physical Fitness Technician0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (4 completers) 75 completers-
Corrections9-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6-
Criminal Justice/Police Science44-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting3-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management0-
Forensic Science and Technology13-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 6 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Electrician0-
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector6-
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)0-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 16 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician16-
Precision Production Trades [+] 11 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Welding Technology/Welder11-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 26 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design0-
Interior Design2-
Graphic Design10-
Game and Interactive Media Design1-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Costume Design4-
Photography7-
Keyboard Instruments2-
Music Technology0-
Music Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Health and Wellness0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse22-
Business [+] 39 completers-
Business/Commerce8-
Business Administration and Management5-
Project Management5-
Retail Management0-
Organizational Leadership14-
Accounting0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Small Business Administration/Management2-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Science0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Marketing Research2-
Insurance0-
Fashion Merchandising1-
Total282
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 1 completers-
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 completers-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)1-
Communications Technologies [+] 4 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician4-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications2-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster3-
Education [+] 5 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 116 completers-
Natural Sciences116-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Physical Fitness Technician0-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 805 completers-
Graphic Design1-
Illustration1-
Game and Interactive Media Design0-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Art/Art Studies800-
Fine/Studio Arts0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Music Management3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)9-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5-
Business [+] 109 completers-
Business/Commerce109-
Total1,070
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 8 completers-
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture4-
Ornamental Horticulture3-
Food Science0-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
American Indian/Native American Studies0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 6 completers-
Communication4-
Journalism0-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1-
Public Relations/Image Management1-
Communications Technologies [+] 7 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician7-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 67 completers-
Information Technology0-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications9-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst8-
Computer Science7-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications28-
Network and System Administration/Administrator2-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster6-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager1-
Education [+] (3 completers) 43 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching33-
Secondary Education and Teaching2-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Teacher Assistant/Aide0-
Engineering [+] 4 completers-
Pre-Engineering4-
Engineering Technology [+] 18 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology6-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician4-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (2 completers) 0 completers-
Japanese Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 completers-
Human Nutrition2-
Family and Community Services0-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Creative Writing0-
General Literature1-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (2 completers) 771 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies696-
General Studies74-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences1-
Biochemistry0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Mathematics2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Sustainability Studies1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 4 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Physical Fitness Technician4-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Physical Sciences [+] (1 completers) 107 completers-
Physical Sciences105-
Astronomy0-
Meteorology0-
Chemistry1-
Geology/Earth Science0-
Physics1-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 22 completers-
Psychology22-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies26-
Criminal Justice/Police Science1-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Forensic Science and Technology1-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 14 completers-
Social Work14-
Social Sciences [+] (4 completers) 8 completers-
Anthropology2-
Economics2-
Geography0-
Political Science and Government2-
Sociology2-
Construction Trades [+] 13 completers-
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager13-
Building Construction Technology0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 27 completers-
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician17-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Precision Production Trades [+] 7 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Welding Technology/Welder7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 58 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts0-
Dance1-
Design and Visual Communications16-
Fashion/Apparel Design1-
Interior Design5-
Graphic Design1-
Illustration1-
Game and Interactive Media Design3-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5-
Musical Theatre0-
Photography2-
Fine/Studio Arts11-
Music Performance4-
Music Technology0-
Music Management8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 228 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders0-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist15-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)25-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse188-
Business [+] (3 completers) 141 completers-
Business/Commerce7-
Business Administration and Management113-
Retail Management0-
Accounting0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Organizational Behavior Studies8-
Marketing/Marketing Management8-
Real Estate0-
Insurance0-
Merchandising and Buying Operations4-
Fashion Merchandising1-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total1,592

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 15,772 students are attending at Mesa Community College. There are 289 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 820 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 688 (full-time) and 1,158 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mesa Community College is 12% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
Mesa CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population15,772
Graduation Rate12%
Number of Faculty1,109
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

Student Population at Mesa CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 16,494 students enrolled into Mesa Community College. By gender, 7,395 male and 9,099 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Mesa Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Mesa Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,4947,3959,099
Full-time4,2642,0682,196
Part-tme12,2305,3276,903
There are 7,772 White (47.12%), 868 Black/African American (5.26%), 5,316 Hispanic (32.23%), 642 Asian (3.89%), and 7,155 students with other races attending Mesa Community College. 197 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Mesa Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,4947,3959,099
American Indian/Native American509196313
Asian642291351
Black/African American868410458
Hispanic5,3162,2463,070
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander572037
White7,7723,5994,173
Two More769331438
Un-Known364180184
Non-resident Alien19712275
Mesa Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
4,709 students (28.55% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 5,094 students (30.88% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Mesa Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Mesa Community College
Number of Students
Total16,494
Enrolled Online Exclusively4,709
Enrolled Some Online Courses5,094
Not in Online Courses6,691
By age range, at Mesa Community College, 5,224 students are aged 20 to 24 (31.67% of total students), 5,908 students are aged below 20 (35.82%), 596 students are aged above 50 (5.77%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Mesa Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,4947,3959,099
Under 182,4769251,551
Age 18-193,4321,5751,857
Age 20-212,7721,3421,430
Age 22-242,4521,1611,291
Age 25-292,1229871,135
Age 30-341,191521670
Age 35-39709318391
Age 40-49744298446
Age 50-64476212264
Over 641205664

Directory and Accreditation Information

Mesa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1967 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Mesa Community College.
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ
480-461-7000

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