Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona · Public · 5,377 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arizona high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 113 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,138 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,132 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,099 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,816 |
| $110k and up | $19,008 |
| All families (average) | $13,336 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,440 | +$12,948 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,013 | +$7,521 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,451 | +$42,959 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $64,264 | +$27,772 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $46,898 | +$10,406 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,882 | +$9,390 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate's Degree | $40,864 | +$4,372 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,191 | +$15,699 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate's Degree | $60,768 | +$24,276 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $43,919 | +$7,427 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 17% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.