Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Overall Completion Rate

24.7%

Working Student Success

26.4%

Transfer Out Rate

34.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

3.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23.4%
Part-time Students
26.4%
First-time Students
24%
Transfer Students
33%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (26.4% vs 23.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 5,035 students

After 4 Years

241
Certificates
572
Associate Degrees
813
Total Awards
16%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

252
Certificates
711
Associate Degrees
963
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

256
Certificates
767
Associate Degrees
1,023
Total Awards
20%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

20%
Graduated
4%
Still Enrolled Here
37%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 203
8-Year Rate: 57%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 466
8-Year Rate: 47%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 263
8-Year Rate: 40%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 432
8-Year Rate: 25%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,068
8-Year Rate: 24%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 636
8-Year Rate: 23%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,962
8-Year Rate: 22%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,073
8-Year Rate: 20%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 20.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.