Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Overall Completion Rate

22.9%

Working Student Success

23.6%

Transfer Out Rate

15.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
23.2%
Part-time Students
23.6%
First-time Students
37.3%
Transfer Students
18%

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 (23.6% vs 23.2% 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 10,550 students

After 4 Years

780
Certificates
872
Associate Degrees
1,652
Total Awards
16%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

813
Certificates
1,175
Associate Degrees
1,988
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

820
Certificates
1,311
Associate Degrees
2,131
Total Awards
20%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

20%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
16%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,061
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,215
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,154
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 826
8-Year Rate: 26%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,423
8-Year Rate: 25%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 597
8-Year Rate: 24%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 3,436
8-Year Rate: 24%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,922
8-Year Rate: 22%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 18.1%

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.