Paradise Valley Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Arizona residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 5,117 students.
About This School
Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 5,117 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,180 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona. A branch campus, PVCC at Black Mountain, opened in 1985, with classes temporarily held at Paradise Valley High School. Once construction was completed in 1987, classes were held at its current location in what was then the far northern section of Scottsdale, Arizona, to serve this rapidly growing area. It provides greater access for the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $4,500, and the cost is manageable, making this a financially sensible choice for students who plan to transfer or complete a certificate program. However, only 20% of students graduate, and just 65% of freshmen return after their first year — those are real warning signs worth discussing before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear, short-term goal and a solid plan to stay on track, but students who need strong structure and support to finish a degree may want to weigh their options carefully.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,117 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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