Important Academic Statistics

Total 15,772 students attended Mesa Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 289 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 820 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 688 (full-time) and 1,158 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mesa Community College is 12% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population15,772
Graduation Rate12%
Number of Faculty1,109
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Mesa Community College is $8,958 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
91% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,772 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,958
Average Financial Amount$1,772

Offered Certificate Programs

Mesa Community College offers 144 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,973 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate235273
Less than 1-Year Certificate8722405
2 Years Certificate3431,295
Total144301,973

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Mesa Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,973 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 273 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 405 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 1,295 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 16 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Cloud Computing5
Network and System Administration/Administrator11
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 5 completers
Robotics Technology/Technician0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician5
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Human Services 0 completers
Public Administration0
Social Sciences 0 completers
Geography0
Construction Trades (1 completers) 7 completers
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager7
Mechanics and Repairers 53 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician3
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician50
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Interior Design0
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0
Costume Design0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 187 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide187
Business 5 completers
Business Administration and Management0
Real Estate5
Total273
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 5 completers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant5
Natural Resources and Conservation 6 completers
Environmental Science6
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies (1 completers) 3 completers
African-American/Black Studies0
American Indian/Native American Studies1
Women's Studies2
Communication and Journalism 2 completers
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1
Public Relations/Image Management1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 41 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications4
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst7
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications15
Cloud Computing0
Network and System Administration/Administrator3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0
Computer Support Specialist6
Personal and Culinary Services 1 completers
Make-Up Artist/Specialist1
Education (1 completers) 22 completers
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0
Curriculum and Instruction0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching22
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0
Teacher Assistant/Aide0
Education (other)0
Engineering Technology 21 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4
Biomedical Technology/Technician0
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology3
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician14
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (2 completers) 8 completers
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)7
Spanish Language and Literature1
Work and Family Studies 1 completers
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management1
Child Care and Support Services Management0
English Language and Literature 3 completers
Creative Writing3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers
International/Global Studies1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Physical Fitness Technician0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (4 completers) 30 completers
Corrections2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10
Criminal Justice/Police Science8
Fire Services Administration0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management0
Forensic Science and Technology9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)1
Construction Trades 12 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Electrician0
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector10
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)2
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0
Mechanics and Repairers 36 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician36
Precision Production Trades 32 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Welding Technology/Welder32
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Visual and Performing Arts 19 completers
Fashion/Apparel Design3
Interior Design0
Graphic Design9
Game and Interactive Media Design0
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1
Costume Design3
Photography1
Keyboard Instruments0
Music Technology0
Music Management2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 100 completers
Health and Wellness0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)69
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse31
Business 62 completers
Business/Commerce8
Business Administration and Management5
Project Management7
Retail Management2
Organizational Leadership19
Accounting2
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2
Small Business Administration/Management4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration6
International Business/Trade/Commerce0
Management Science0
Marketing/Marketing Management3
Marketing Research0
Insurance0
Fashion Merchandising1
Total405
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 4 completers
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture4
Communication and Journalism 0 completers
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0
Communications Technologies 3 completers
Recording Arts Technology/Technician2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1
Computer and Information Sciences 14 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster2
Education 9 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9
Engineering Technology 7 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (1 completers) 152 completers
Natural Sciences152
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Physical Fitness Technician0
Science Technologies/Technicians 0 completers
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0
Mechanics and Repairers 3 completers
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 923 completers
Graphic Design5
Illustration0
Game and Interactive Media Design0
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0
Art/Art Studies913
Fine/Studio Arts0
Music Theory and Composition0
Music Management5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 8 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)3
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5
Business 172 completers
Business/Commerce172
Total1,295

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 15,772 students have enrolled into Mesa Community College. By gender, 7,109 male and 8,663 female students are attending the school.
There are 7,163 White (45.42%), 823 Black/African American (5.22%), 5,311 Hispanic (33.67%), 644 Asian (4.08%), and 7,092 students with other races. 229 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total15,7727,1098,663
American Indian/Native American475197278
Asian644294350
Black/African American823379444
Hispanic5,3112,2333,078
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander502327
White7,1633,3673,796
Two More748333415
Un-Known329145184
Non-resident Alien22913891

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