Estrella Mountain Community College
Public certificate school in Avondale, AZ that costs an average of $9,789 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,789
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,307
PublicLarge suburb4,512 undergraduates
Cost of Estrella Mountain Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,415 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,358 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,958 |
| Books and supplies | $1,104 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,789 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,069 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,327 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,440 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,978 |
| $110,001+ | $15,774 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Estrella Mountain Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,777 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,307 |
| Rank in Arizona (earnings) | 9th of 56 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,919 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $79 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.8% |
Majors and programs at Estrella Mountain Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 45 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 207 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 58 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 24 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 96 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 281 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 118 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 83 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1,105 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 250 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 25 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (65)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 146 | $79,941 | $6,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 189 | $46,519 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 814 | $37,087 | $6,569 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 77 | $35,922 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 75 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 8 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 65 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 52 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 126 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 40 | — | — |
| Dance | 2 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 28 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 46 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 69 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 67 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 26 | — | — |
| Sociology | 17 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 90 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arizona
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | $12,137 | — | $51,029 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | $1,161 | — | $45,193 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | $10,579 | — | $53,568 |
| Yavapai College | Prescott | $3,681 | — | $43,839 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | $9,868 | — | $52,721 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | $10,569 | — | $51,993 |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | $10,386 | — | $44,724 |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman | $5,999 | — | $41,486 |
About Estrella Mountain Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Avondale, AZ |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 4,512 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | estrellamountain.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Estrella Mountain Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,415 a year (tuition and fees: $2,358 in-state, $8,958 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,789 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,069.
How much do Estrella Mountain Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,307 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 56 similar colleges in Arizona.
What is Estrella Mountain Community College's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.