Pima Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,136

2.3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$3,523

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

15,293

22.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

18.4%

254 Graduates

About

Pima Community College is a higher education institution located in Pima County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pima Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,217 degrees awarded), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (51 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (43 degrees).

In 2022, 4,307 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pima Community College. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,957 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,585 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pima Community College is $2,136, which is $−5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pima Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2069 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Pima Community College is $2,136, which is $5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,523.

In 2022, 24% of undergraduate students attending Pima Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,136

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Pima Community College was $2,136. The cost of tuition at Pima Community College is $−5,976 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pima Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,523

2022 Value

9.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Pima Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,523. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Pima Community College grew by 9.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pima Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,880

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pima Community College was of $9,880 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.02% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pima Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

24% of undergraduate students at Pima Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 31.4% with respect to 2021, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pima Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pima Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2069 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pima Community College had a total enrollment of 15,293 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pima Community College is 3,467 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,826. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Pima Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pima Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.7% White, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pima Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.8%) and White Male (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pima Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,293 students. The full-time enrollment at Pima Community College is 3,467 and the part-time enrollment is 11,826. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Pima Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pima Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pima Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Pima Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pima Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
7,417 enrolled students
White
5,460 enrolled students
Black or African American
736 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pima Community College is 48.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.7% White, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 268 students (1.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 527 more women than men received degrees from Pima Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pima Community College is hispanic or latino (1,957 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1585 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pima Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,217 degrees awarded), followed by Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (51 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (43 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pima Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (417 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,110 degrees), and Precision Production (79 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pima Community College are Registered nurses (1,403,772 people), Medical & health services managers (156,359 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,529 people), Pharmacists (135,203 people), and Other managers (125,265 people).

The most specialized majors at Pima Community College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (417 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,110 degrees), Precision Production (79 degrees), Transportation (40 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (76 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pima Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Pima Community College are Mechanical Technologies (417 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,110 degrees), Precision Production (79 degrees), Transportation (40 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (76 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pima Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,860 people), Elementary & secondary schools (333,601 people), Outpatient care centers (248,149 people), Offices of physicians (209,162 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (173,112 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pima Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
837 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
184 degrees awarded
General Business
169 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Pima Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 837 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pima Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,890

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,417

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,890 degrees were awarded to men at Pima Community College, which is 0.782 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,417).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pima Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 739 degrees were awarded to men at Pima Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.562 times less than the 1315 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 1315 degrees were awarded to men at Pima Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 739 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 7% of students graduating from Pima Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pima Community College is Female and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,957 degrees awarded
White
1,585 degrees awarded
Black or African American
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pima Community College is hispanic or latino (1,957 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1585 degrees).

5.41% of degree recipients (233 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,195 degrees awarded
White Female
858 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
762 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pima Community College is hispanic or latino female (1,195 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (858 degrees).

Operations

Pima Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.82M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.31M (−48.6%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Pima Community College had a total salary expenditure of 215M. Pima Community College employs 239 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pima Community College are Female No academic rank (128), and Male No academic rank (111).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pima Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 461 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 108 employees, and Service with 100 employees.

Endowment

$6.82M

2022 Endowment

18.3%

growth from 2021

Pima Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.82M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Pima Community College grew 18.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.61M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pima Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$518k - Federal
$381k - State
$1M - Local

As of 2022, Pima Community College received $518k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $381k from state grants and contracts, and $1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$98.1M

2022 Salaries

8.62%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Pima Community College paid a median of $98.1M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($215M) and a 8.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.68% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.5M

Instructional Salaries

239

Number of Employees

In 2022, Pima Community College paid a total of $17.5M to 239 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

239 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

461 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pima Community College was No academic rank with 239 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pima Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 461 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 108 employees, and Service with 100 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pima Community College was Female No academic rank with 128 employees, and Male No academic rank with 111 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pima Community College.

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