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Paradise Valley Community College is a 2-year community college in Phoenix, Arizona. It was set up by the Maricopa County Community College District as the Northeast Valley Education Center in the year 1985. PVCC was established in 1986. The college offers degrees in liberal arts, technical and vocational programs. PVCC is situated some distance from the actual town of Paradise Valley, Arizona.
The mascot of Paradise Valley Community College is the Puma and the official colors are sand and turquoise. The women's cross-country team won the national NJCAA championships in many consecutive seasons, while the men's team won a national title in 2004. Tennis, handball, soccer and golf are offered by PVCC.
Paradise Valley Community College is located in a large city, in Phoenix, AZ. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Paradise Valley Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study art studies.
Paradise Valley Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Paradise Valley Community College offers classes to 8,574 students (4,368 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
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
http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 343 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 258 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Art Studies | 157 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Business and Management | 116 | business, business management, accounting technology, international business, accounting, business and related services, business administration, organizational behavior |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 52 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 50 | physical sciences, natural sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management, computer support, system administration, computer networking |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education, adult education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietetic technician, exercise science, dietitian assistant |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | computer repair |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental control tech |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Paradise Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 429 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 302 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 285 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, Paradise Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 8,574 students (4,368 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 94% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Paradise Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2623600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 51 | $78,886 | 55 | $73,537 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $78,886 | 55 | $73,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Track | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 7 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Dietitian Assistant
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paradise Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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