Everest College-Phoenix (Closed 2015)
Tel:
(602)942-4141
- Our mission is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. The Phoenix campus thus provides an invaluable and timely service to society by preparing candidates to meet and exceed existing needs in the employment arena. We are totally committed to this objective and to the success of our students.
School Highlights
- Everest College-Phoenix serves 4,102 students (53% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Everest College-Phoenix is one of 25 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Phoenix is Brookline College-Phoenix (1.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Everest College-Phoenix | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 48 staff | 66 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,102 students | 6,476 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,154 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,948 students | 5,140 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 6% | 4% |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 40% | 27% |
| % Black | 12% | 6% |
| % White | 33% | 52% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,900 | $31,100 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Everest College opened its doors in 1982 as the Academy of Business College. The original focus of the school was business, however its course offerings soon expanded to include computer, medical and legal curriculums. We have a unique way of providing high-quality instruction and training services to students. Our educational approach involves making you, a vital member of our student body, the number one priority. Specifically, your total academic experience will include important roles as a student, a customer, and a guest, at our school. This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration. Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates. Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy of providing a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; and cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Phoenix is Brookline College-Phoenix (1.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit1,468 students | 1.10 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)242-6265 1.101,468 - Carrington College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit617 students | 1.40 Mi8503 N 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)393-5900 1.40617 - Brown Mackie College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit648 students | 1.90 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602)337-3044 1.90648 - Arizona College-GlendalePrivate, for profit630 students | 2.50 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602)222-9300 2.50630 - Arizona Automotive InstitutePrivate, for profit628 students | 4.00 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)934-7273 4.00628
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