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Mesa Community College

Public Mesa, AZ · Urban · Southwest · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
16%
Graduation Rate
$44,034
Earnings (10yr)
$12,132
Net Price
14,460
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Overview

More than 14,000 students attend Mesa Community College, making it a vibrant hub for diverse academic pursuits. With a focus on key fields such as Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions, and Business & Marketing, students engage in programs that align with workforce needs.

The outcomes for graduates are promising, with a 10-year earnings average of $44,034. While the graduation rate sits at 16%, many students benefit from financial aid, with 21% receiving Pell Grants. This financial support can ease the burden of college costs, making it more accessible for lower-income students.

The net price of attendance is $12,132, and the median debt at graduation is $7,473, allowing many graduates to enter the workforce with manageable financial obligations. Students who thrive here are likely to be those focused on practical skills and career advancement, particularly in the community-oriented programs that Mesa Community College emphasizes.

Rankings

How Mesa Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation16%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$12KMedian Debt$7KPell Grant Rate21%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$18K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,358
In-State Tuition
$8,958
Out-of-State
$12,132
Avg Net Price
$7,473
Median Debt
21%
Pell Grant Rate
7%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,838
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,619
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,211
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,140
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,702
6 Years After Entry
$40,826
8 Years
$44,034
10 Years
0.17x
Debt-to-Earnings
57%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,702 6yr $40,826 8yr $44,034 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.21
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.90
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,697
Diversity Index 0.69
First-Gen Students 46%

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 17%
Health Professions 15%
Business & Marketing 14%
Computer Science & IT 8%
Humanities 7%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 7%
Precision Production 6%
Construction Trades 5%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southwest
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
55%
White
42%
Hispanic
35%
Black
6%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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