Mesa Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,328

14.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,767

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

16,624

26.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.2%

187 Graduates

About

Mesa Community College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mesa Community College were General Art Studies (667 degrees awarded), General Business (151 degrees), and Natural Sciences (126 degrees).

In 2023, 5,174 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mesa Community College. 46.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,593 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,538 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mesa Community College is $2,328, which is $−5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mesa Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,027 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mesa Community College is $2,328, which is $5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,767.

In 2023, 31% of undergraduate students attending Mesa Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,328

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mesa Community College was $2,328. The cost of tuition at Mesa Community College is $−5,925 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$13,767

2023 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mesa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,767. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mesa Community College grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mesa 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

$10,872

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mesa Community College was of $10,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Mesa Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 65.9% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mesa 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 Mesa Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2027 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

Mesa Community College had a total enrollment of 16,624 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mesa Community College is 4,377 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,247. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Mesa Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mesa Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.2% White, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.52% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 4.2% Asian, 3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.343% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mesa Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22%), followed by White Female (19.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mesa Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,624 students. The full-time enrollment at Mesa Community College is 4,377 and the part-time enrollment is 12,247. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Mesa Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 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 Mesa Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mesa Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,350 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,665 enrolled students
Black or African American
917 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mesa Community College is 44.2% White, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.52% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 4.2% Asian, 3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.343% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 374 students (2.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 378 fewer women than men received degrees from Mesa Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mesa Community College is white (2,593 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,538 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mesa Community College is General Art Studies (667 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (151 degrees) and Natural Sciences (126 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mesa Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (395 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (610 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (789 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesa Community College are Software developers (609,784 people), Other managers (191,685 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,236 people), Computer & information systems managers (118,362 people), and Graphic designers (102,077 people).

The most specialized majors at Mesa Community College in 2023 are Construction (395 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (610 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (789 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (630 degrees), and Precision Production (121 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Mesa Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Mesa Community College are Construction (395 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (610 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (789 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (630 degrees), and Precision Production (121 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesa Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (427,925 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (318,669 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (216,349 people), Computer Systems Design (174,629 people), and Construction (163,319 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
408 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
176 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
151 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mesa Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 408 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,776

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,398

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,776 degrees were awarded to men at Mesa Community College, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,398).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 367 degrees were awarded to men at Mesa Community College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 10.8 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 443 degrees were awarded to men at Mesa Community College in General Art Studies, which is 1.98 times more than the 224 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from Mesa Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mesa Community College is Female and Asian (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.14% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,593 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,538 degrees awarded
Black or African American
281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mesa Community College is white (2,593 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,538 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,437 degrees awarded
White Female
1,156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
831 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mesa Community College is white male (1,437 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,156 degrees).

Operations

Mesa Community College employs 262 No academic ranks. Most academics at Mesa Community College are Female No academic rank (145), and Male No academic rank (117).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesa Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 132 employees, Management, with 97 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$71.6M

2023 Salaries

8.21%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mesa Community College paid a median of $71.6M in salaries, a 8.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.929% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$24.2M

Instructional Salaries

262

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mesa Community College paid a total of $24.2M to 262 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

262 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mesa Community College was No academic rank with 262 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesa Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 132 employees, Management with 97 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mesa Community College was Female No academic rank with 145 employees, and Male No academic rank with 117 employees.

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

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