by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Pima Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Pima Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 11,248 undergraduate · 0 graduate (11,248 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Pima Community College.
Among Pima Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61,328 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $46,437 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $45,605 |
| Fire Protection. | $44,053 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $43,228 |
Explore the full list of majors at Pima Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,624 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
2,813 | $28,468 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
311 | $38,087 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Clinical Research Coordinator. |
149 | $26,651 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
149 | $61,328 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. |
80 | $45,605 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician. |
46 | $46,437 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
24 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
14 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Social Work. |
10 | $23,488 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Somatic Bodywork. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
219 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
204 | $37,121 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 22 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 119 | $27,485 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
110 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
50 | $30,929 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
45 | $43,228 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
18 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations. |
2 | $14,342 |
| Taxation. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer Support Specialist. |
114 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 87 | NA |
| Computer Systems Analysis. ↳ Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. |
27 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 22 | $36,868 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
169 | $33,713 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Services Administration. |
77 | $44,053 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Secondary Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
74 | $24,800 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, Other. |
49 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Visual and Performing Arts, General. · Digital Arts. |
78 | $17,890 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
26 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Game and Interactive Media Design. |
13 | $20,124 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other. · Industrial Technology/Technician. |
52 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD. · 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician. · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
48 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
105 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Metal Fabricator. |
58 | $33,628 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. · Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
25 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
10 | $36,008 |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
7 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts and Related Services. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
24 | $27,283 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Archeology. | 16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. ↳ Social Work, Other. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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