Paradise Valley Community College, AZ
Public2-Year • MediumAssociate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Paradise Valley Community College Rankings
Affordability90
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity67
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Paradise Valley Community College
-Bachelor’s
31%Associate’s
69%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education2%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities26%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Physical Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts28%
Admissions
Getting into Paradise Valley Community College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Paradise Valley Community College
$2KIn-State Tuition
$8KOut-of-State Tuition
$12KAverage Total Cost
$8KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $12K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Paradise Valley Community College
9%Receive Federal Loans
$4KMedian Federal Debt
36%Repayment Rate
$73Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $4K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $4K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $4K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $4K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $4K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $15K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $9K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 30% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 36% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 41% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 44% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Paradise Valley Community College
65%Retention Rate
33%Transfer Rate
28%Withdrawal Rate
22%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 27% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 20% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 22% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 33% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 49% | 50% |
| Other race | 24% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Paradise Valley Community College
83%Employment Rate
$30KMedian Salary
$18K25 Pctl Salary
$43K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 83% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 82% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Paradise Valley Community College
5,843Undergraduates
28%Full-time Undergrads
25Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 42% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 28% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 5% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 7% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 48% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Paradise Valley Community College, AZ
Avalon School of Cosmetology-Phoenix
3 miles, W
Penrose Academy
6 miles, SE
Allen School-Phoenix
6 miles, W