by Christina Beck

Created on: May 13, 2009

Graduating with an Associate's Degree from your local community college can add thousands of dollars per year onto your paychecks. A wide range of two year degree programs are offered at all community colleges in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Best of all, the cost of these two year degree programs is significantly less than tuition at a state university. Fitting classes into your busy schedule, even if you have a full time job, is easy with the variety of classes offered at multiple locations and times. You can even take accelerated courses and online classes. Furthering your education is the smartest move you can make to increase your earning potential. Start now by selecting a nearby campus that caters to your education needs.

Phoenix College

1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 285-7800

www.phoenixcollege.edu

Phoenix College offers over 200 programs or careers. These programs include arts, culinary, fashion, healthcare, computers, architecture, constructions, criminal justice, fire science, language, education, finance, and marketing. Northern Arizona University has partnered with Phoenix College, making it easier for students to go on to complete their bachelor's degree after finishing their associate's degree. Maricopa county residents pay just $71 per credit hour. Prices per credit hour increase depending on whether you are an out-of-county or out-of-state student, with $299 for full time out-of-county students being the maximum cost per credit hour. If you need money for school, contact their financial aid office at (602) 285-7410 to inquire about grants, work study programs, and loans that you may be eligible for. Scholarships may also be applied for in the scholarship office. Go online to the Phoenix College website to register for classes and browse the class schedule. They no longer print the class schedule books in effort to be more eco-friendly.

Paradise Valley Community College

18401 N 32nd Street

Phoenix, AZ 85032

(602) 787-6500

http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu

PVCC offers a variety of classes and degree programs, including nursing, fire science, and criminal justice. They also offer non-credit fitness and continuing education classes. Their financial aid office will help you meet your college expenses with federal, state, and private sources. Just make sure to fill out your FAFSA the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In state tuition cost is $71 per credit hour. PVCC's athletic program offers several sports

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