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Pima Community College is one of the largest multi-campus community colleges in the United States. It serves the Tucson metropolitan area and is an institution for higher education in Pima County, Arizona. The college has six campuses, four education centers, and a number of adult education learning centers. It offers traditional and online education for over 100 programs. This community college also provides workforce training, non-credit personal interest classes and post-baccalaureate certificates. The main campuses of this college include the following:
The athletics teams of PCC are nicknamed the Aztecs. The official colors are blue and black. There are fifteen intercollegiate sports teams for men and women. Among the notable alumni of PCC are baseball pitcher D. J Carrasco, professional baseball player Erubiel Durazo, and Efrain Escudero, a reality TV star.
Pima Community College is in Tucson, AZ. 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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 32,982 students study at Pima Community College (in 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pima Community College is to develop our community through learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Pima Community College
401 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85709-5000
General Phone: (520) 206-4500
http://www.pima.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,542 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, political science, anthropology, language translation, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 548 | business management, business and related services, accounting, business administration, international business, human resources |
| Mechanics And Repair | 461 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 370 | registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 199 | radiographer, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, histologic tech, ... |
| Office And Administration | 117 | business support services, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 89 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, industrial production tech, environmental engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, laser/optical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 81 | education, early childhood education, physical education teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, forensic science, security and protective services, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice |
| Family And Social Work | 56 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 54 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer and media applications, computer and info science, web design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | clinical social work, community health services, massage therapy |
| Media | 43 | graphic communications, radio and television, animation and special effects, digital communications |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 37 | pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Transportation | 37 | truck and bus driver |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication |
| Engineering | 16 | archeology, engineering |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 13 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Construction Trades | 11 | property management |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and fitness |
| Medical Administration | 4 | health and medical administrative, medical records admin |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Pima Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,081 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,851 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 956 | 34 |
In 2007, Pima Community College had a total enrollment of 32,982 students (17,407 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, 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 | $ 1,256 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Pima Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 726600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 143 | 182 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 143 | $58,077 | 181 | $55,924 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $58,077 | 181 | $55,924 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 69 | 166 |
| Basketball | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Football | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 51 | 81 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
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/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Histologic Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
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
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 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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