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Cochise County Community College District

#6 Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona
Public Sierra Vista, AZ · Urban · Southwest · 80% data
B+ Affordability B+ Value C+ Diversity
30%
F
Graduation Rate
Lower completion rate than most colleges
$38,033
C-
Earnings (10yr)
Below average for college graduates
$7,929
B+
Net Price
54% less than the typical college
3,096
Enrollment
Earnings -7% vs avg
Graduation -47% vs avg
Net Price +-54% vs avg

Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 27.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $27.5 over 20 years. Ranked #6 in Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona.

27.5× return on investment

Every $1 spent returns $27.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $838,898.

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What The Data Says

1

A C+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.

2

Graduation of 30% — 47% below the national average.

3

Every $1 invested returns $27.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.

About Cochise County Community College District

Cochise County Community College District is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Public Community College
Carnegie Class
Associate's College
Enrollment
3,096
Setting
Urban
Designations
HSI
Primary Strengths
Humanities, Health Professions, Precision Production, Mechanic & Repair Tech

Why students choose Cochise County Community College District

Outstanding value
Low net price against strong graduate earnings
Strength in Humanities
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

C+
Top 44% overall
C-
Earnings
$38,033 median
B+
Value
4.8× net price
B+
Affordability
$7,929/yr net
F
Graduation
30% graduate
C+
Diversity
0.63 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

How we grade →

Overview

Cochise County Community College District serves 3,096 students, with a net price of $7,929, making it an accessible option for many. This affordability allows students to pursue education without incurring overwhelming debt. The median debt for graduates stands at $6,750, which is significantly lower than the national average, easing the financial burden on students.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that graduates from Cochise County Community College earn an average of $38,033 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate is 30%, the college focuses on equipping students for careers in high-demand fields such as Health Professions and Criminal Justice. This can lead to stable job opportunities and potential for upward mobility.

Students who thrive here are often those seeking affordable education with practical career pathways. The college's emphasis on technical programs prepares students for immediate employment in fields like Mechanic & Repair Tech and Precision Production. With 38% of the student body receiving Pell Grants, support is available for those from low-income backgrounds, making education more attainable for many.

Rankings

1

Can I Get In?

How selective Cochise County Community College District is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into Cochise County Community College District? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

Cochise County Community College District, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 30%.

Full-Time Faculty 44%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,096
Student–Faculty Ratio 15:1
Diversity Index 0.63
First-Gen Students 49%
2

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cochise County Community College District? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

When weighing the true cost of attending Cochise County Community College District, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $6,120 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $7,929 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $7,108 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $6,750.

$2,280
In-State Tuition
$6,120
Out-of-State
$7,929
Avg Net Price
$6,750
Median Debt
38%
Pell Grant Rate
6%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,108
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,221
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,620
Family Income $48K–$75K
$13,552
Family Income $110K+
3

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is Cochise County Community College District Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Cochise County Community College District report median earnings of $38,033; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

$33,836
6 Years After Entry
$37,218
8 Years
$38,033
10 Years
0.18x
Debt-to-Earnings
42%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,836 6yr $37,218 8yr $38,033 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

30%
100% (155)
30%
100% (155)
30%
100% (155)
30%
100% (155)

How Cochise Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation30%Earnings 10yr$38KNet Price$8KMedian Debt$7KPell Grant Rate38%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$14K$110K+

College ROI Calculator

Is Cochise County Community College District Worth It?

A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.

Yes — for most students, Cochise County Community College District delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $7,929/year ($31,716 total). Graduates earn $38,033 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $870,614 in total earnings — a net gain of $838,898 (27.5× your investment). The median debt is $6,750, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 30% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.

$31,716
Total Cost (4yr)
$870,614
Projected 20yr Earnings
$838,898
Net Return
27.5×
ROI Multiple
$7,929
Cost Per Year
$6,750
Median Debt
Less than 1 yr
Debt Payback
30%
Graduation Rate
4

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

How Connected Is Cochise County Community College District? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs around the national average at Cochise County Community College District, with an economic connectedness score of 0.96 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.07). Around 6% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

0.96
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.07
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Research Note

267%
Low-income students at colleges in the top quartile of economic connectedness are 267% more likely to reach the top income quintile than peers at the least-connected schools.
Data from CollegeRanker’s review of 5,745 U.S. colleges (n=1,503). Quartile comparison of mean bottom-quintile success rate, split by economic connectedness (Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas × Mobility Report Card).

Institutional Finances

Data: NCES IPEDS

Endowment
Total Expenses
$-514,045
Investment Income

Top Programs

The fields Cochise County Community College District awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into Cochise County Community College District? Acceptance Rate & Requirements +

Cochise County Community College District, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 30%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cochise County Community College District? Tuition, Net Price & Aid +

When weighing the true cost of attending Cochise County Community College District, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $6,120 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $7,929 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $7,108 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $6,750.

Is Cochise County Community College District Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI +

Ten years out, alumni of Cochise County Community College District report median earnings of $38,033; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

How Connected Is Cochise County Community College District? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks +

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs around the national average at Cochise County Community College District, with an economic connectedness score of 0.96 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.07). Around 6% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

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