Pima Community College

Pima Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tucson, AZ. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $7,686 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,293 and it offers 129 programs(12 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Pima Community College is $7,686 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.
Pima Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
24% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,460 (exclude student loans).
Pima CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,686
Average Financial Amount$3,460

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Pima Community College offers 129 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, 3,708 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Pima Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate4015
Less than 1 Year Certificate537785
2 Years Certificate7251,291
Total129123,708

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 15 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 785 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 1,291 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,617 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 15 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor15-
Ground Transportation (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0-
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)0-
Total15
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 15 completers-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant15-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 14 completers-
Network and System Administration/Administrator0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance14-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts3-
Education [+] (2 completers) 5 completers-
Special Education and Teaching (other)3-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Engineering Technology [+] 27 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician10-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD0-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD11-
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)6-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation9-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 5 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 7 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness7-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 3 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 27 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting27-
Human Services [+] 20 completers-
Social Work (other)20-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Archeology1-
Construction Trades [+] 9 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer9-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)0-
Building/Property Maintenance0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 182 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology3-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician26-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician51-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician44-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)58$28,300
Precision Production Trades [+] 30 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist7-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant6-
Welding Technology/Welder17-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor0-
Ground Transportation (other)1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 377 completers-
Health and Wellness6-
Dental Assisting/Assistant42$22,900
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist47-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder6-
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)187-
Surgical Technology/Technologist10-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist8-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training49-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide22-
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)0-
Business [+] 43 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management6-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2-
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)3-
Hospitality Administration/Management4-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration26-
Total785
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician0-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1-
Education [+] (3 completers) 66 completers-
Education0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Special Education and Teaching (other)12-
Elementary Education and Teaching22-
Secondary Education and Teaching32-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Engineering Technology [+] 18 completers-
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician0-
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician0-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician0-
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Industrial Technology/Technician1-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician0-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD8-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD9-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Legal Studies [+] 5 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5-
Court Reporting/Court Reporter0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1,074 completers$27,700
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,074$27,700
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biotechnology0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 9 completers$26,300
Criminal Justice/Police Science9-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Archeology0-
Construction Trades [+] 26 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter8-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer2-
Electrician12-
Building/Property Maintenance1-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 27 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician0-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician0-
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician12-
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers$15,500
Digital Arts0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant0$44,700
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant0-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant10-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Histologic Technician0-
Pre-Dentistry Studies0-
Pre-Pharmacy Studies0-
Pre-Nursing Studies0-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)0-
Somatic Bodywork6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0$57,900
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0-
Business [+] 43 completers-
Business/Commerce0$31,200
Business Administration and Management5-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting18-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science20-
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)0-
Banking and Financial Support Services0-
Insurance0-
Total1,291
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 23 completers-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant23-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 58 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst14-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications42-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 15 completers-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager15-
Education [+] 14 completers-
Education4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] 13 completers-
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician0-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD12-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (2 completers) 2 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation2-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Child Development0-
Legal Studies [+] 16 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal16-
Court Reporting/Court Reporter0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 767 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies714-
General Studies53-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Physical Sciences0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 19 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies17-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Anthropology0-
Archeology0-
Political Science and Government1-
Sociology0-
Construction Trades [+] 24 completers-
Building/Property Maintenance24-
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 32 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair0-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician26-
Precision Production Trades [+] 31 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist9-
Welding Technology/Welder22-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 74 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts28-
Digital Arts18-
Design and Visual Communications1-
Interior Design0-
Game and Interactive Media Design6-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production21-
Art/Art Studies0-
Music0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 352 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist29-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician7-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator0-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician17-
Clinical Research Coordinator10-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant0-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1-
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist9-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)32-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist24-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician10-
Histologic Technician0-
Clinical/Medical Social Work14-
Somatic Bodywork2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse197-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0-
Business [+] 176 completers-
Business/Commerce147-
Business Administration and Management0-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management7-
Accounting21-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Banking and Financial Support Services0-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Tourism and Travel Services Management0-
Resort Management0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Real Estate0-
Fashion Merchandising1-
Total1,617

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 15,293 students are attending at Pima Community College. There are 243 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 662 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,162 (full-time) and 1,209 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pima Community College is 18% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Pima CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population15,293
Graduation Rate18%
Number of Faculty905
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

Student Population at Pima CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 15,000 students enrolled into Pima Community College. By gender, 6,234 male and 8,766 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Pima Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Pima Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total15,0006,2348,766
Full-time3,1191,4511,668
Part-tme11,8814,7837,098
There are 5,620 White (37.47%), 691 Black/African American (4.61%), 7,042 Hispanic (46.95%), 426 Asian (2.84%), and 8,212 students with other races attending Pima Community College. 158 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Pima Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total15,0006,2348,766
American Indian/Native American282103179
Asian426177249
Black/African American691286405
Hispanic7,0422,8454,197
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander512427
White5,6202,3913,229
Two More415170245
Un-Known315139176
Non-resident Alien1589959
Pima Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
4,477 students (29.85% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 3,028 students (20.19% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Pima Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Pima Community College
Number of Students
Total15,000
Enrolled Online Exclusively4,477
Enrolled Some Online Courses3,028
Not in Online Courses7,495
By age range, at Pima Community College, 5,341 students are aged 20 to 24 (35.61% of total students), 3,580 students are aged below 20 (23.87%), 684 students are aged above 50 (7.48%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Pima Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total15,0006,2348,766
Under 18368183185
Age 18-193,2121,4611,751
Age 20-212,9251,3271,598
Age 22-242,4161,0411,375
Age 25-292,2328671,365
Age 30-341,364535829
Age 35-39831266565
Age 40-49966323643
Age 50-64561178383
Over 641235172
Age Un-Known220

Directory and Accreditation Information

Pima Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Pima Community College.
4905C East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
520-206-4500

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