Pima Community College
Public certificate school in Tucson, AZ that costs an average of $3,976 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,976
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,520
PublicLarge city14,242 undergraduates
Cost of Pima Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,360 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,442 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,758 |
| Books and supplies | $1,920 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,976 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,910 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,360 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,712 |
| $110,001+ | $10,360 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Pima Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,894 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,520 |
| Rank in Arizona (earnings) | 19th of 56 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $80 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 39% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.3% |
Majors and programs at Pima Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 178 | $61,563 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 128 | $59,720 | $5,250 |
| Fire Protection | 114 | $57,746 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 103 | $47,210 | $5,250 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 323 | $44,133 | $6,116 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 359 | $41,914 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 36 | $32,629 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 82 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 30 | — | — |
| Archeology | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 77 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 7 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 7 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 170 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 191 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 164 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 45 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 102 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 42 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 415 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 200 | — | $5,250 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 19 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 16 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 82 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 28 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,980 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 29 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 32 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 61 | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 11 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 105 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 30 | — | — |
| Taxation | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 119 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 15 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (31)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $55,052 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $51,823 | $3,000 |
Similar colleges in Arizona
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | $10,412 | — | $47,720 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | $9,688 | — | $48,189 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | $5,978 | — | $42,589 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | $10,160 | — | $45,012 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | $8,825 | — | $41,638 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | $10,569 | — | $51,993 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | $9,868 | — | $52,721 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | $10,579 | — | $53,568 |
About Pima Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 14,242 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | pima.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pima Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,360 a year (tuition and fees: $2,442 in-state, $7,758 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,976 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,910.
How much do Pima Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,520 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 56 similar colleges in Arizona.
What is Pima Community College's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.