Phoenix 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 8,555 students.
About This School
Phoenix College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 8,555 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,055 per year. The graduation rate is 14%, and the typical graduate earns $36,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Phoenix College (PC) is a public community college in Encanto, Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest community colleges in the country.
One of the oldest community colleges in the country, this Phoenix institution offers a genuinely affordable path — graduates carry just $5,250 in median debt, which is remarkably low. That said, median earnings of $36,000 a decade after enrollment suggest this is best used as a stepping stone toward a four-year degree or a specific vocational credential, not a terminal destination. Worth considering if you have a clear transfer plan or career target in mind and want to keep costs minimal while you figure it out.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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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: -5% 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 (8,555 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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