Paradise Valley Community College

www.pvc.maricopa.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,040

2021 Average Net Price

$11,198

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.43%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,965

29% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

17.9%

97 Graduates

About

Paradise Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Paradise Valley Community College were General Art Studies (449 degrees awarded), General Business (67 degrees), and Natural Sciences (53 degrees).

In 2021, 1,378 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paradise Valley Community College. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (828 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (318 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community 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 $11,198.

In 2021, 41% of undergraduate students attending Paradise Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Paradise Valley Community College was $2,040. The cost of tuition at Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,198

2021 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Paradise Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,198. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Paradise Valley Community College grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Paradise Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 57.7% with respect to 2020, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Paradise Valley Community 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.

3.43%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Paradise Valley Community College was 3.43%, which represents 24 out of the 700 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

Paradise Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 5,965 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College is 1,731 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,234. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Paradise Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paradise Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 3.5% Black or African American, 1.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Paradise Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.2%), followed by White Female (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,965 students. The full-time enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College is 1,731 and the part-time enrollment is 4,234. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Paradise Valley Community 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 Paradise Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 Paradise Valley Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Paradise Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,340 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,574 enrolled students
Two or More Races
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paradise Valley Community College is 56% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 3.5% Black or African American, 1.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% 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, 201 students (3.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 354 more women than men received degrees from Paradise Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Paradise Valley Community College is white (828 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (318 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Paradise Valley Community College is General Art Studies (449 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (67 degrees) and Natural Sciences (53 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Paradise Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (462 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (348 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paradise Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (200,687 people), Other managers (185,662 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,811 people), Physicians (105,543 people), and Graphic designers (95,028 people).

The most specialized majors at Paradise Valley Community College in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (462 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (54 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (348 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 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 Paradise Valley Community College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Paradise Valley Community College are Visual & Performing Arts (462 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (54 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (348 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 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 Paradise Valley Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (415,872 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (314,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (215,090 people), Computer Systems Design (165,616 people), and Construction (88,898 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
340 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
101 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
73 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Paradise Valley Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 340 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

512

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

866

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 512 degrees were awarded to men at Paradise Valley Community College, which is 0.591 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (866).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Paradise Valley Community College in General Art Studies, which is 0.444 times less than the 311 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Paradise Valley Community College in General Art Studies, which is 2.25 times more than the 138 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Paradise Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (27.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Paradise Valley Community College is Female and White (27.3% 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, 12.4% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
828 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
318 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paradise Valley Community College is white (828 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (318 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
496 degrees awarded
White Male
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
209 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paradise Valley Community College is white female (496 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (332 degrees).

Operations

Paradise Valley Community College employs 116 No academic ranks. Most academics at Paradise Valley Community College are Female No academic rank (64), and Male No academic rank (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paradise Valley Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 47 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$27.3M

2021 Salaries

2.17%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Paradise Valley Community College paid a median of $27.3M in salaries, a 2.17% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.87M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2021, Paradise Valley Community College paid a total of $9.87M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% 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

116 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paradise Valley Community College was No academic rank with 116 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paradise Valley Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 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 Paradise Valley Community College was Female No academic rank with 64 employees, and Male No academic rank with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Paradise Valley Community College.