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Pima Community College is in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a large city. The school is a public institution. Pima Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 30,884 students study at Pima Community College (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Pima Community College
2202 W Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709-0001
General Phone: (520) 206-4500
Admissions Phone: (520) 206-4640
Financial Aid Phone: (520) 206-4950
http://www.pima.edu
Pima Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,235 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, anthropology, language translation, political science, sign language translation, Native American studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1,177 | various nursing, registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 475 | business management, accounting, human resources, accounting and related services, accounting technology, banking |
| Transportation | 251 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 200 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical coding, radiographyer, mental health services tech, pharmacy tech, dental lab tech, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 131 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, water quality and recycling tech, environmental engineering tech, laser/optical tech, hazardous materials tech, electrical/electronic tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 91 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, security and protective services, forensic science, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, juvenile corrections |
| Family And Social Work | 89 | child care provider, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 70 | computer networking, systems analyst, data processing tech, webmastering, computer and info science, computer and info science courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | clinical social work, community health services, mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Office And Administration | 56 | administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations, business support services |
| Medical Adminstration | 56 | medical transcription, medical office assistant, medical records admin |
| Media | 53 | graphic communications, digital communications, radio and television |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | education, adult education, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 24 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts, food prep and kitchen assistant, culinary arts services |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, legal professions, legal support |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication |
| Engineering | 16 | archeology, engineering |
| Construction Trades | 11 | property management, construction manager |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and fitness |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Pima Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,835 | 57 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,716 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,641 | 45 |
In 2005, Pima Community College had a total enrollment of 30,884 students (16,471 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 94% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (520) 206-4640
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,192 |
| Books and supplies | $ 774 |
Financial Aid:
Pima Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 726600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (520) 206-4950
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 | 136 | $54,953 | 164 | $52,634 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 136 | $54,953 | 164 | $52,634 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 68 | 212 |
| Football | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Track | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 46 | 77 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Histologic Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
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
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Juvenile Corrections
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pima Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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