Scottsdale 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 5,377 students.
About This School
Scottsdale Community College is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona with approximately 5,377 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,336 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Scottsdale Community College is a public community college just outside of Scottsdale, Arizona. It is on the city's eastern boundary, on 160 acres of land belonging to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The lease was taken out in 1970 and expires in 2069. The college is part of the Maricopa County Community College District.
Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt while keeping options open — graduates leave with just $4,500 in median debt, which is remarkably low and gives you real financial flexibility. The $42,500 median earnings at 10 years is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer rather than a terminal credential. At $14,380/year net price, it's a cost-effective way to complete general education requirements before moving on.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Scottsdale Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Hospitality Administration/Management ($60,768 vs $41,099 nationally), and most below it in Physical Sciences, General ($45,882 vs $49,076).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 159 | $44,013 | $44,125 | −$112 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 84 | $79,451 | $80,813 | −$1,362 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 57 | $64,264 | $48,733 | +$15,531 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 39 | $46,898 | $38,127 | +$8,771 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 28 | $40,864 | $33,186 | +$7,678 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 23 | $45,882 | $49,076 | −$3,194 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 19 | $60,768 | $41,099 | +$19,669 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (5,377 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Scottsdale Community College cost?
The average net price at Scottsdale Community College is about $13,336 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Scottsdale Community College?
Scottsdale Community College has a graduation rate of 17%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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