Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$3,405

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

27.6%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

14,242

In-state tuition

$2,442

Out-of-state tuition

$7,758

Cost of attendance

$9,851

Median earnings (10y)

$39,810

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).

  • STEM6%
  • Health14%
  • Business6%
  • Humanities & arts52%
  • Social sciences3%
  • Trades & services18%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate2,323
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,664$28,468$8,939
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's360$27,485$9,974
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's335$61,328$18,500
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate332
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate298$32,595$9,989
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate294$35,084$9,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's217$45,155$9,996
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's172
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate171
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate160$24,333
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Undergraduate certificate138
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's136$42,250$5,625
Special Education and Teaching.Undergraduate certificate123
Ground Transportation.Undergraduate certificate113
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate111
Fire Protection.Undergraduate certificate98$44,302
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Associate's94$17,890$9,541
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's93$32,009$10,500
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.Undergraduate certificate92
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate90$45,605$9,562
Human Resources Management and Services.Undergraduate certificate89$43,228
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.Undergraduate certificate83
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate83
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's80$36,868$12,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate78
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate74
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's64$54,320$10,000
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Associate's59$9,819
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate52
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate44$28,418
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate38
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Associate's38
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's36
Precision Metal Working.Associate's36$33,628
Legal Support Services.Associate's35$27,283
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate35
Computer Systems Analysis.Associate's34
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate34
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's33

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Pima Community College

Pima Community College is a large institution located in Tucson, Arizona, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 14,242 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Pima Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,405 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $2,442 for in-state students and $7,758 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $9,851 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 27.6%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,810 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Pima Community College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), trades & services (18% of credentials), health (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Tucson, Arizona (city), Pima Community College draws students from across Arizona and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Pima Community College

Q.How much does Pima Community College cost?

The average net price at Pima Community College is $3,405 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $9,851.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Pima Community College?

Pima Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 27.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Pima Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Pima Community College graduate earns $39,810 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Pima Community College?

Published tuition is $2,442 in-state and $7,758 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Pima Community College located?

Pima Community College is located in Tucson, Arizona (ZIP 85709).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pima Community College at their official website.