Phoenix College

Phoenix College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Phoenix, AZ. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,958 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,649 and it offers 112 programs(7 online programs).
Graduation

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Phoenix 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.
Phoenix 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 $2,541 (exclude student loans).
Phoenix 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,958
Average Financial Amount$2,541

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Phoenix College offers 112 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 1,943 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Phoenix College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate15043
Less than 1 Year Certificate596305
2 Years Certificate371644
4 Years Certificate100
Total11271,943

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 43 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 305 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 644 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 951 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 [+] 15 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Cloud Computing1-
Network and System Administration/Administrator14-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist27-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Total43
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation1-
Natural Resources Management and Policy0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] (2 completers) 1 completers-
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)0-
American Indian/Native American Studies0-
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 16 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences7-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications5-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst1-
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Cloud Computing0-
Network and System Administration/Administrator0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Computer Support Specialist2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef0-
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 11 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation11-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
Child Development0-
Family and Community Services0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
Creative Writing0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
International/Global Studies1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 77 completers-
Corrections10-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies24-
Criminal Justice/Police Science5-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management0-
Forensic Science and Technology38-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art1-
Commercial Photography0-
Fashion/Apparel Design1-
Interior Design7-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Costume Design0-
Music Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 41 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant27$22,900
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist3-
Medical/Clinical Assistant8-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)3-
Business [+] 148 completers-
Business/Commerce41-
Business Administration and Management21-
Retail Management0-
Organizational Leadership22-
Accounting11-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1-
Small Business Administration/Management2-
Banking and Financial Support Services5-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration31-
Marketing/Marketing Management9-
Marketing Research2-
Fashion Merchandising2-
Total305
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 9 completers-
Deaf Studies9-
Communications Technologies [+] 1 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Computer Graphics0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 5 completers-
Family and Community Services3-
Child Care and Support Services Management2-
Legal Studies [+] 43 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal43-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 49 completers-
Natural Sciences49-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers$28,000
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Upholstery/Upholsterer0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 384 completers-
Commercial Photography0-
Fashion/Apparel Design1-
Interior Design0-
Graphic Design3-
Illustration0-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0-
Costume Design0-
Art/Art Studies380-
Music Performance0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Music Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 104 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant0$29,400
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder12-
Medical/Clinical Assistant16-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)52-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0-
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist1-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage16-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training7-
Business [+] 47 completers-
Business/Commerce47-
Total644
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0-
Total0
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Food Science0-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
American Indian/Native American Studies0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Communication2-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Communications Technologies [+] 6 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician6-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences11-
Information Technology0-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst1-
Computer Science1-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Graphics1-
Network and System Administration/Administrator0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1-
Education [+] 12 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching10-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Engineering [+] 2 completers-
Pre-Engineering2-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 16 completers-
Japanese Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation16-
Work and Family Studies [+] 13 completers-
Human Nutrition0-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
Family and Community Services3-
Child Care and Support Services Management10-
Legal Studies [+] 28 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal28-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
Creative Writing0-
General Literature0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (2 completers) 331 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies319-
General Studies12-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences2-
Biochemistry0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Mathematics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sustainability Studies0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Philosophy0-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Physical Sciences [+] 45 completers-
Physical Sciences43-
Astronomy0-
Meteorology0-
Chemistry1-
Geology/Earth Science0-
Physics1-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
Psychology12-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 44 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies27-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Forensic Science and Technology17-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Social Work7-
Social Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Anthropology1-
Economics1-
Geography0-
Political Science and Government1-
Sociology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 39 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts0-
Dance0-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Commercial Photography4-
Fashion/Apparel Design4-
Interior Design6-
Graphic Design8-
Illustration0-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3-
Musical Theatre0-
Photography0-
Fine/Studio Arts10-
Music Performance3-
Music (other)0-
Music Management1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 249 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders0-
Dental Assisting/Assistant28-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist21-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician17-
Medical/Clinical Assistant12-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician25-
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist7-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage7-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse128-
Business [+] 124 completers-
Business/Commerce21-
Business Administration and Management55-
Retail Management0-
Accounting14-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Banking and Financial Support Services4-
Organizational Behavior Studies15-
Marketing/Marketing Management6-
Fashion Merchandising8-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total951

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 9,649 students are attending at Phoenix College. There are 151 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 641 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 408 (full-time) and 895 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Phoenix College is 12% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Phoenix 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population9,649
Graduation Rate12%
Number of Faculty792
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

Student Population at Phoenix

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 9,050 students enrolled into Phoenix College. By gender, 3,189 male and 5,861 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Phoenix College.
Student Population By Gender
Phoenix College
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,0503,1895,861
Full-time2,0627791,283
Part-tme6,9882,4104,578
There are 1,999 White (22.09%), 753 Black/African American (8.32%), 5,236 Hispanic (57.86%), 271 Asian (2.99%), and 6,017 students with other races attending Phoenix College. 69 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Phoenix College
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,0503,1895,861
American Indian/Native American20766141
Asian271111160
Black/African American753301452
Hispanic5,2361,7663,470
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1055
White1,9997171,282
Two More313111202
Un-Known19280112
Non-resident Alien693237
Phoenix College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
2,777 students (30.69% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 3,021 students (33.38% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Phoenix College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Phoenix College
Number of Students
Total9,050
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,777
Enrolled Some Online Courses3,021
Not in Online Courses3,252
By age range, at Phoenix College, 2,675 students are aged 20 to 24 (29.56% of total students), 2,966 students are aged below 20 (32.77%), 406 students are aged above 50 (6.81%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Phoenix College
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,0503,1895,861
Under 181,459591868
Age 18-191,507584923
Age 20-211,335491844
Age 22-241,340454886
Age 25-291,250384866
Age 30-34760249511
Age 35-39453138315
Age 40-49539162377
Age 50-6430894214
Over 64984157
Age Un-Known110

Directory and Accreditation Information

Phoenix College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1928 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Phoenix College.
1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
602-264-2492

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