In Arizona, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $44,191 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).
This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.
The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).
Median Earnings Range: $37,804
$62,466
State Figure: $44,191
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.
Arizona Community Colleges by Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
College
Median Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $62,466
10695 West Pierce Street
Avondale, AZ 85323
(800) 510-5845
Avondale, AZ 85323
(800) 510-5845
Rank: #22.
Refrigeration School Inc
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $56,657
4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 275-7133
Rank: #33.
Median Earnings: $53,568
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Rank: #44.
Median Earnings: $53,540
10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(877) 201-2666
Avondale, AZ 85323
(877) 201-2666
Rank: #55.
Median Earnings: $52,721
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-6500
Rank: #66.
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Public
Median Earnings: $51,993
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 423-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 423-6000
Rank: #77.
GateWay Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $51,029
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5000
Rank: #88.
Median Earnings: $48,307
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-8000
Rank: #99.
Glendale Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $48,189
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 845-3000
Rank: #1010.
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Public
Median Earnings: $47,720
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7000
Rank: #1111.
Coconino Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $47,028
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 527-1222
Rank: #1212.
Bryan University
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $45,800
350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 384-2555
Rank: #1313.
Central Arizona College
Public
Median Earnings: $45,193
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Rank: #1414.
Phoenix College
Public
Median Earnings: $45,012
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-2492
Rank: #1515.
Median Earnings: $44,724
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8135
Rank: #1616.
Pima Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $44,520
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Rank: #1717.
Median Earnings: $44,447
901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-0500
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $44,191
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-1600
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $44,191
957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-0267
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $44,191
2160 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 898-9898
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 898-9898
Rank: #2121.
Yavapai College
Public
Median Earnings: $43,839
1100 E Sheldon St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-7300
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-7300
Rank: #2222.
Eastern Arizona College
Public
Median Earnings: $43,220
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Rank: #2323.
Median Earnings: $42,862
AZ Hwy 86, Mile Post 125.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 479-2300
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 479-2300
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Carrington College-Tucson
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $42,597
201 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 368-3028
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Carrington College-Mesa
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $42,597
1001 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 734-2378
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $42,597
2149 W Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900
Rank: #2727.
Rio Salado College
Public
Median Earnings: $42,589
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000
Rank: #2828.
Arizona Western College
Public
Median Earnings: $41,638
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-6000
Rank: #2929.
Mohave Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $41,486
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
Kingman, AZ 86409
(928) 757-4331
Rank: #3030.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $41,430
13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 265-7462
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 265-7462
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Arizona College-Mesa
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $41,223
163 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(855) 706-8382
Mesa, AZ 85201
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Arizona College-Glendale
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $41,223
4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $41,223
1620 West Fountainhead Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Tempe, AZ 85282
(855) 706-8382
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $37,804
300 S. Craycroft Rd Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85711
(888) 913-7207
Tucson, AZ 85711
(888) 913-7207
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Brookline College-Tempe
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $37,804
1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Arizona?
The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Arizona are $44,191 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
Which community colleges in Arizona have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?
The community colleges in Arizona with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, Refrigeration School Inc and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
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