Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College is a public four-year institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, in a large city campus setting. The college enrolls 9,156 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 31.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 20% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in healthcare, public safety, information technology, and media fields. Programs include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Network and System Administration, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Recording Arts Technology, available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Phoenix, AZ, Paradise Valley Community College is part of the Maricopa County Community College District and serves students throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its mix of healthcare, IT, and media production programs supports workforce development in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.