Pima Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Pima Community College was established in 1969 as Pima College, on a 267-acre campus in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains of Arizona.

The school was established after the citizens of Pima County, Arizona, had approved by a large margin the formation of a junior college district three years earlier.

In 1972, the college was renamed Pima Community College.

Pima Community College now has six campuses as well as four learning/education centers. Academic programs include business, health-related, social service, applied arts technologies, information technology and education programs.

Throughout most of its history, the college has ranked among the 10 largest multi-campus community colleges in the nation, enrolling more than 70,000 students annually as of 2009.

Pima Community College offers its courses at the following campuses and learning centers:

• Community campus
• Davis Monthan Air Force Base Education Center
• Desert Vista campus
• Downtown campus
• East campus
• Green Valley Community Learning Center
• Northeast Education Center
• Northwest campus
• Southeast Education Center
• West campus

The college values its many partnerships with educational and governmental institutions, business and industry partners, and the general community. It also offers businesses customized courses, certificates and training available on site with flexible scheduling.

PCC offers a number of grants and scholarships, such as the PCC Foundation Scholarships, the Chancellor's Recognition Scholarship, the PCC Student Grants Program and the Raytheon Scholars Program.

Noted alumni of Pima Community College include Jamie Varner, the mixed martial artist and WEC Champion; Efrain Escudero, Reality TV Star; D. J. Carrasco, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox; Abdi Abdirahman, long-distance runner; Erubiel Durazo, professional baseball player; Warren Faidley, storm chaser; Horacio Llamas, professional basketball player; and Nancy Turner, author.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Pima Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 52% of students received financial aid of some sort.

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 34,136 in 2009-2010 (20,889 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (15 awarded)

• Visual and Performing Arts

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (311 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Business/Commerce
• Customer Service Management
• Fashion Merchandising
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (54 awarded)

• Computer Software and Media Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (54 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (38 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts and Related Services
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (16 awarded)

• Design and Visual Communications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (106 awarded)

• Bilingual and Multilingual Education
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Special Education and Teaching
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

• Archeology

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (69 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (21 awarded)

• Child Development

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (33 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (2,725 awarded)

• American Indian/Native American Studies
• Anthropology
• Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
• General Studies
• Language Interpretation and Translation
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
• Sociology
• Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (115 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (42 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
• Graphic Communications
• Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (173 awarded)

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• 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 (412 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education/Fitness

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (85 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (10 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (86 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Forensic Science and Technology
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (59 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Social Work
• Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (50 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation