Paradise Valley Community College
Savings Finder Profile Last Reviewed: 2025-08-12
Paradise Valley Community College is a two-year college serving the residents of the areas of northeast Phoenix, northern Scottsdale, and the towns of Paradise Valley, Carefree, and Cave Creek, as well as unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. PVCC was established in 1982 as part of the Maricopa Community College District and serves approximately 8,500 students.
WUE-Eligible Programs
- Accounting (Associate's)
- Accounting (Certificate)
- Accounting - Bachelor of Business Administration (Bachelor's)
- Administration of Justice (Certificate)
- Administration of Justice Studies (Associate's)
- Administrative Professional (Certificate)
- Administrative Professional (Associate's)
- Adobe Foundation: Animation and Graphics Production (Certificate)
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other (Certificate)
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Associate (Certificate)
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner (Certificate)
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Specialist (Certificate)
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (Associate's)
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (Certificate)
- Applied English Language Skills (Certificate)
- Associate in Arts (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (AAEE) (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in American Indian Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Community Health (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Economics (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Creative Writing) (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature) (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Exercise Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Geography (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Humanities (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Information Studies and eSociety (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Law and Policy (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Philosophy (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Secondary Education (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Spanish (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Speech and Hearing Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Musical Theatre (Associate's)
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre (Associate's)
- Associate in Business, General Requirements (ABUS-GR) (Associate's)
- Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR) (Associate's)
- Associate in General Studies (Associate's)
- Associate in Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Astronomy (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biological Sciences (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Chemistry (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Computer Science (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geography - Meteorology (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geology (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics (Associate's)
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education (Associate's)
- Biometry/Biometrics (Associate's)
- Biometry/Biometrics (Certificate)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (Certificate)
- Business/Commerce, General (Certificate)
- Business/Commerce, General (Associate's)
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (Associate's)
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (Certificate)
- Certified Bookkeeping (Certificate)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise (Certificate)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (Certificate)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core (Certificate)
- Cisco Network Administration and Security (Certificate)
- Cisco Network Administration: CCNA (Certificate)
- Clinical Data Coordination (Certificate)
- Clinical Research Coordination (Associate's)
- Clinical Research Coordination (Certificate)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (Associate's)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (Certificate)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Certificate)
- Community Health Work (Certificate)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (Certificate)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (Certificate)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (Certificate)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (Certificate)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (Associate's)
- Computer System Configuration and Support (Certificate)
- Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux (Certificate)
- Computer System Configuration and Support, Network (Certificate)
- Computer System Configuration and Support, Security (Certificate)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (Associate's)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (Certificate)
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other (Certificate)
- Corrections (Certificate)
- Creative Writing (Certificate)
- Critical Care Paramedicine (Certificate)
- Cyber Engineering (Certificate)
- Cyber Operations (Certificate)
- Cybersecurity (Associate's)
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Desktop Support (Certificate)
- Dietetic Technician (Associate's)
- Dietetic Technician (Certificate)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (Associate's)
- Driver Operator (Certificate)
- Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
- Early Childhood Education (Associate's)
- Early Childhood Education Management and Administration (Certificate)
- Education, Other (Certificate)
- Elementary Education and Special Education (Bachelor's)
- Emergency Management (Certificate)
- Emergency Medical Technology (Certificate)
- Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive (Certificate)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other (Certificate)
- Fire Science (Associate's)
- Firefighter Operations (Certificate)
- Forensic Science (Associate's)
- Forensic Science (Certificate)
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Certificate)
- Infant and Toddler Development (Certificate)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce (Certificate)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (Associate's)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert., Dipl,) (Certificate)
- Management (Certificate)
- Management (Associate's)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (Certificate)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (Associate's)
- Music Management and Merchandising (Certificate)
- Music Management and Merchandising (Associate's)
- Music, General (Associate's)
- Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional (Certificate)
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant (Certificate)
- Nursing (Associate's)
- Paramedicine (Associate's)
- Paramedicine (Certificate)
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (Certificate)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (Associate's)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (Certificate)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (Certificate)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (Associate's)
- Small Business Administration/Management (Certificate)
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager (Certificate)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (Certificate)
- Transfer Only (No Degree)
- Undeclared Transfer (No Degree)
- Web Design (Certificate)
- Web Design/Development (Associate's)
- Web Development (Certificate)
- Web Foundations (Certificate)
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Supplimentary Information
Tuition
- Through WUE You'd Save: $6,795
- WUE: $4,365
- Resident: $2,910
- Nonresident: $11,160
NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2024-2025. Fees are additional.
IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.
WUE Admissions Info*
- WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
- Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
- Separate WUE Application Req'd: Yes
*Requirements may vary by major
Application Deadlines
- WUE Fall Deadline: 8/23/25
- Freshman Fall Deadline: 8/23/25
- Transfer Fall Deadline: 8/23/25
- WUE Spring Deadline: 1/17/26
- Freshman Spring Deadline: 1/17/26
- Transfer Spring Deadline: 1/17/26
Quick Facts
- Located in: Phoenix, Arizona
- Type: 2-Year Public
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Minority Serving Institution:
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Campus Housing Available: No
- Interstate Passport Member: No
IMPORTANT: All information on this profile, with the exception of the tuition and savings data, is updated and maintained by the enrolling institution.