Phoenix College

www.phoenixcollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,040

2021 Average Net Price

$10,461

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.45%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,050

22.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.4%

87 Graduates

About

Phoenix College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Phoenix College were General Art Studies (380 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (52 degrees), and Natural Sciences (49 degrees).

In 2021, 1,943 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Phoenix College. 73.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,073 degrees), 2.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (479 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Phoenix College is $2,040, which is $−5,928 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Phoenix College is $2,040, which is $−5,928 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,461.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Phoenix College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Phoenix College was $2,040. The cost of tuition at Phoenix College is $−5,928 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Phoenix College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,461

2021 Value

8.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Phoenix College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,461. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Phoenix College grew by 8.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Phoenix College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,216

Room and Board

$1,472

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Phoenix College was of $9,216 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.81% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,472. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.546% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Phoenix College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Phoenix College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 29.3% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Phoenix College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Phoenix College was 4.45%, which represents 55 out of the 1236 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Phoenix College had a total enrollment of 9,050 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Phoenix College is 2,062 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,988. This means that 22.8% of students enrolled at Phoenix College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Phoenix College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% White, 8.32% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.99% Asian, 2.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Phoenix College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.6%) and White Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Phoenix College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,050 students. The full-time enrollment at Phoenix College is 2,062 and the part-time enrollment is 6,988. This means that 22.8% of students enrolled at Phoenix College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Phoenix College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Phoenix College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Phoenix College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Phoenix College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
5,236 enrolled students
White
1,999 enrolled students
Black or African American
753 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Phoenix College is 57.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% White, 8.32% Black or African American, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.99% Asian, 2.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 192 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 905 more women than men received degrees from Phoenix College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Phoenix College is hispanic or latino (1,073 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (479 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Phoenix College is General Art Studies (380 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (52 degrees) and Natural Sciences (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Phoenix College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (432 degrees awarded), Legal (71 degrees), and Physical Sciences (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Phoenix College are Other managers (185,898 people), Postsecondary teachers (159,268 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (154,533 people), Police officers (132,430 people), and Secondary school teachers (92,327 people).

The most specialized majors at Phoenix College in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (432 degrees awarded), Legal (71 degrees), Physical Sciences (45 degrees), Protective Services (121 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Phoenix College are Surgeons, Physicians, Sales engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Phoenix College are Visual & Performing Arts (432 degrees awarded), Legal (71 degrees), Physical Sciences (45 degrees), Protective Services (121 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Phoenix College are Elementary & secondary schools (350,939 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,837 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (318,100 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,693 people), and Computer Systems Design (149,070 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Phoenix College.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
433 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
129 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Phoenix College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 433 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Phoenix College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

519

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,424

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 519 degrees were awarded to men at Phoenix College, which is 0.364 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,424).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Phoenix College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Phoenix College in General Art Studies, which is 0.31 times less than the 290 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Phoenix College in General Art Studies, which is 3.22 times more than the 90 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Phoenix College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Phoenix College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.3% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,073 degrees awarded
White
479 degrees awarded
Black or African American
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Phoenix College is hispanic or latino (1,073 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (479 degrees).

2.11% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
816 degrees awarded
White Female
334 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
257 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Phoenix College is hispanic or latino female (816 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (334 degrees).

Operations

Phoenix College employs 147 No academic ranks. Most academics at Phoenix College are Female No academic rank (81), and Male No academic rank (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phoenix College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 69 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 50 employees, and Management with 47 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$39.2M

2021 Salaries

0.128%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Phoenix College paid a median of $39.2M in salaries, a 0.128% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

147

Number of Employees

In 2021, Phoenix College paid a total of $12.3M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

147 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Phoenix College was No academic rank with 147 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phoenix College were Business and Financial Operations with 69 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees, and Management with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Phoenix College was Female No academic rank with 81 employees, and Male No academic rank with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Phoenix College.