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Paradise Valley Community College is located in a large city, in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Paradise Valley Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Paradise Valley Community College often study nursing and emergency medicine.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
By paying its faculty better than most schools, Paradise Valley Community College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 8,717 students (4,465 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Paradise Valley Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to provide life-long learning opportunities through effective and accessible instructional programs and student services. These programs and services are continuously evaluated and improved to meet the needs of students, businesses, and the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
General Phone: (602) 787-6500
Admissions Phone: (602) 787-7020
Financial Aid Phone: (602) 787-7100
http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu
Paradise Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 385 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 286 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business And Management | 53 | business, accounting technology, international business, business administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer and info science, computer services management, computer support, system administration, computer networking |
| Science | 14 | physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | computer repair |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietetic technician |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | adult education |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Paradise Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 394 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 361 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 5 |
In 2005, Paradise Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 8,717 students (4,465 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 89% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (602) 787-7020
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Paradise Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2623600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (602) 787-7100
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 46 | $69,821 | 49 | $67,007 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $69,821 | 49 | $67,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Track | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 5 | 5 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paradise Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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