Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 19.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 19.8%
- Retention Rate
- 64.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,196
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,995
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $74/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $65,517 | $6,781 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $32,925 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $31,848 |
Outcomes Overview
Paradise Valley graduates earn a median of $47,196 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $6,995 in debt. That creates a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 15%, well below the recommended 20% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $74 consume only 1.9% of typical graduate income. The 92.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Phoenix's growing healthcare, business, and technology sectors. Many graduates transfer to Arizona State University or Northern Arizona University to complete bachelor's degrees. Others enter directly into careers as medical assistants, business technicians, or skilled trades workers. With low debt burdens and solid earning potential in Arizona's expanding economy, Paradise Valley delivers a strong return on investment.