South Mountain Community College
Public certificate school in Phoenix, AZ that costs an average of $10,386 a year after financial aid and graduates 17% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,386
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
17%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,724
PublicLarge city3,645 undergraduates
Cost of South Mountain Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,862 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $10,386 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,793 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,918 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,163 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,746 |
| $110,001+ | $16,862 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with South Mountain Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 17% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,594 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,724 |
| Rank in Arizona (earnings) | 18th of 56 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,875 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $89 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at South Mountain Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 121 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 62 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 46 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 42 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 66 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 37 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 440 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 43 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 11 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (62)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 393 | $34,293 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 44 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 50 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arizona
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College | Prescott | $3,681 | — | $43,839 |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman | $5,999 | — | $41,486 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale | $9,789 | — | $48,307 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | $12,137 | — | $51,029 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | $1,161 | — | $45,193 |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher | $9,309 | — | $43,220 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | $10,579 | — | $53,568 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | $9,868 | — | $52,721 |
About South Mountain Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 3,645 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | southmountaincc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does South Mountain Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,862 a year (tuition and fees: $2,358 in-state, $8,958 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,386 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,793.
How much do South Mountain Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,724 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 56 similar colleges in Arizona.
What is South Mountain Community College's graduation rate?
17% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.