Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona

Public City: Large

Pima Community College is a public institution in Tucson, Arizona enrolling 14,242 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $39,810 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $3,405. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Pima Community College

Pima Community College operates as a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 14,242 students of which 33,102 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Pima Community College is categorized as “3” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $3,405, with published in-state tuition of $2,442 and a Pell grant recipient share of 34.5%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $7,000, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 24.6% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $39,810 ten years after enrolling, compared with $34,622 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 768200.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 48.6% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

14,242
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$39,810
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,442
Out-of-State Tuition $7,758
Average Net Price $3,405

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $2,605
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,850
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,552
Over $110,000 $9,615
34.5%
Pell Grant Rate
8.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$7,000
Median Debt
$74/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 32.2%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
International 0.9%
54.4%
Female
47.8%
First Generation

Outcomes

24.6%
6-Year Completion Rate
$34,622
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,810
Median Earnings (10yr)
48.6%
Earning Over $25K
768200.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 184 $86,300 $12,125
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 2 $73,427
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 30 $72,213 $8,731
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 117 $71,544 $7,000
Fire Protection Associate's 5 $68,557
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate 82 $66,531
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 42 $66,324 $9,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 117 $65,151 $7,375
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 136 $64,816
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 57 $60,296 $4,937
Fire Protection Certificate 54 $56,270
Business/Commerce, General Associate's 169 $54,551 $6,500
Education, Other Post-baccalaureate Certificate $52,531
Special Education and Teaching Post-baccalaureate Certificate $52,327
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Level 99 $50,488
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 9 $49,865 $4,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's 42 $49,524 $4,900
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 17 $49,471
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 44 $48,412 $9,125
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate's 4 $48,216
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 887 $46,830 $6,856
Precision Metal Working Associate's 24 $46,450
Ground Transportation Certificate 40 $46,345
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 114 $46,305 $6,278
Education, General Associate's 3 $46,020
Legal Support Services Associate's 15 $43,049
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 28 $42,889 $7,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations Certificate 25 $40,589
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 22 $40,388
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 10 $39,247
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 18 $38,289
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Post-baccalaureate Certificate $37,208
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's 7 $35,593 $5,250
Social Work Certificate 10 $34,968
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 64 $34,908
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Certificate 40 $32,909
Human Resources Management and Services Certificate 31 $32,382
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Certificate 18 $32,071
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 11 $30,813
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's $26,097
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 14 $23,262
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate's 49 $18,771 $7,000
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Certificate $18,771
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Certificate $15,288
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Certificate 23 $14,342

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Pima Community College?
Pima Community College is a public institution in Tucson, Arizona. Total enrollment is 14,242 students.
How much do Pima Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $39,810 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $34,622.
How much does Pima Community College cost?
The average net price at Pima Community College is $3,405. In-state tuition is $2,442 and out-of-state tuition is $7,758. Median student debt at graduation is $7,000.
Is Pima Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Pima Community College is $7,000, while graduates earn a median of $39,810 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 18% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 768200.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $74.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.