Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

71/100 · earnings-weighted

Estrella Mountain Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Avondale, Arizona 85392

🌐 www.estrellamountain.edu/

Estrella Mountain Community College — tuition $2,328 in-state, $8,929 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 25%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

42/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

10,069

Total Enrollment

25%

Graduation Rate

69%

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$12,673

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Estrella Mountain Community College ▼

26% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$409,892

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,740

1-Year Change

-0.1%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Estrella Mountain Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,356

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,357

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,500

Median debt at graduation

32.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

23.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 91st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Estrella Mountain Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$78,359	$77,483	-4%	#593 of 962	#648	$7,449
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$52,747	+20%	#55 of 947	#55	$7,419
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$43,030	-12%	#404 of 547	#400	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Estrella Mountain Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $409,892
Avg rent near campus: $1,740/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85353 (3.9% cap, Tolleson)

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🏆 Where Estrella Mountain Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

of 7 schools

#14

Natural Sciences

of 21 schools

#20

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

of 33 schools

#28

Physical Sciences, General

of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,328	$8,929

Financial Aid

69%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$12,673

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,977
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,006
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,620
$75,001 - $110,000	$16,004
$110,001+	$16,523

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Art/Art Studies, General 545 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 298 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 156 grads/yr Natural Sciences 155 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 122 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 93 grads/yr General Studies 79 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 74 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 69 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 67 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 56 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 49 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 43 grads/yr Computer Science 42 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 36 grads/yr Corrections 34 grads/yr Psychology, General 33 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 33 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 29 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Estrella Mountain Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

$61k/yr 26,500 jobs

Photographers

$43k/yr 151,200 jobs

Craft artists

$38k/yr 11,600 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Student Demographics

10,069

Total Students

61%

Women

49%

Traditional Age (18-24)

26%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 23%

Hispanic 59%

Black 7%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 26%

With Family 74%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,618 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%

25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Estrella Mountain Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Estrella Mountain Community College?

Tuition at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,328 for in-state students and $8,929 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,673.

What is the graduation rate at Estrella Mountain Community College?

The graduation rate at Estrella Mountain Community College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Estrella Mountain Community College a good school?

Estrella Mountain Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Estrella Mountain Community College?

Estrella Mountain Community College has a total enrollment of 10,069 students.

Is there rental demand near Estrella Mountain Community College?

Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Estrella Mountain Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,618 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Avondale area.

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