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Phoenix College can be found in Phoenix, Arizona (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Phoenix College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Phoenix College are in security and law enforcement.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at Phoenix College are well-paid.
In 2005, 12,549 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Phoenix College, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Phoenix College delivers teaching and learning experiences that inspire the lifelong pursuit of educational, professional, and personal goals for our diverse urban community."
More complete details are provided below.
Phoenix College
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
General Phone: (602) 264-2492
Admissions Phone: (602) 285-7502
Financial Aid Phone: (602) 285-7410
http://www.pc.maricopa.edu
Phoenix College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 427 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 414 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, American Sign Language, sign language translation, Native American studies, creative writing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 299 | forensic science, criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 244 | allied health and medical assisting, health diagnostic professions, medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab assistant, histologic tech |
| Family And Social Work | 127 | adult development and aging, child care management, family and community services, child development |
| Law | 95 | legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporting |
| Business And Management | 89 | business, accounting, MIS, marketing, banking, accounting technology, sales |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | massage therapy, psychology |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 31 | institutional food workers, chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 29 | medical records tech, health and medical administrative, medical records admin, medical transcription |
| Design | 23 | interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | architectural drafting, surveying tech, civil engineering tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Science | 14 | physical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 14 | apparel and textile manufacture, building inspector |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | education, elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision |
| Music | 5 | various music studies, music performance |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 4 | gerontology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | systems analyst, system administration, computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Phoenix College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 876 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 822 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 209 | 20 |
In 2005, Phoenix College had a total enrollment of 12,549 students (6,189 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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) 285-7502
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:
Phoenix College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (602) 285-7410
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 | 72 | $67,731 | 106 | $69,927 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $67,731 | 106 | $69,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 48 | 120 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Track | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 36 | 51 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Family and Community Services
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
Creative Writing
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Histologic Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
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
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Phoenix College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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