Take Your Next Step with MCC
Students are drawn to MCC for a number of reasons. But it’s the quality of our instruction that makes MCC a true value—and the best college experience no matter where you’re starting from or where you’re headed.
An affordable education at only $86 per credit hour*
Earn your associate’s degree, certificate or prepare to transfer
Save 75% on tuition compared to most in-state universities**
Transfer easily with 50+ university partnerships
22 Students per class on average means more one-on-one attention from faculty***
Two convenient campuses: Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain** AZ Board of Regents-AZ University System Board-Approved 2015-16 Base Tuition & Mandatory Fee Report.
*** Mesa Community College Institutional Effectiveness 2016.
Late-Start Classes
Missed the first day of classes or not able to register until after they begin? No problem. MCC offers hundreds of classes that start on various dates throughout the semester in 8-, 10- and 14-week choices. Check the course schedule to find the class, days and time that are ideal for you.
Paying for College
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Scholarships
Scholarships are a gift – they do not need to be paid back. -
Grants
Grants are free aid you do not have to pay back. -
Presidents’ Honor Scholarship
Funds covering in-county tuition up to 15-credit hours plus registration fees for four consecutive semesters are available to recent Maricopa County high school graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA plus qualifying placement test scores. -
Honors Achievement Award
After completing 12 credits (100+ level classes) at MCC, with a 3.25 GPA or better, plus other requirements, you may be eligible for an award of up to $500 per semester. -
Fast-Tracking the Dream
Based on need. A New Leaf will match $3,000 for up to $1,000 saved by students for a total of $4,000. -
Student Loans
Loans are a form of aid that must be repaid, with interest. -
Work Study
Work study is self-help aid in the form of an on-campus job.
FAFSA
Grants, work study, scholarships and loans require you to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial aid based on FAFSA can take six weeks or longer. If you don’t receive funds when tuition is due, you need to sign up for a payment plan to avoid being dropped from classes. Check for funding in your Student Center at my.maricopa.edu.
Step Toward Your Best Tomorrow
Whether you’re interested in accounting or marketing, interior design or theater, exercise science or web technology, there’s a program for you at MCC. Look through all of our degree and certificate programs below, and start planning your education today.
Programs & Degrees
Even when your goal is a four-year degree, completing a two-year associate’s degree at MCC is the best option for your career and academic future. MCC offers two-year degrees in over 100 programs.
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- American Sign Language
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Astronomy
- Audio Production Technologies
- Automation Technology
- Automotive Performance
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Caterpillar Technician
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Communication
- Composition
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Creative Writing
- Critical Reading
- Dance
- Dental Hygiene
- Digital Arts
- Drafting
- Early Care Education
- Economics
- Educator Professional Development
- Electronics Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Engineering
- English
- English Humanities
- Ethnic Studies
- Exercise Science
- Fashion Merchandising & Design
- Film
- Fine Arts
- Firefighter
- Forensic Investigation
- French
- General Education
- Geography
- Geology
- Geospatial Technologies
- German
- Global Citizenship
- Health Science
- History
- Interior Design
- Japanese
- Journalism
- K-12 Teacher Preparation
- Landscape Horticulture
- Latin
- Lifetime Fitness
- Literature
- Machinist Technology
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Micro Circuit Mask Design
- Multimedia & Game Technology
- Music Business
- Music Education
- Music Humanities & Theory
- Music Performance
- Navajo
- Networking & Security
- Nurse Assisting
- Nursing
- Nursing Refresher
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Organizational Management
- Paramedic
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychological Science
- Reading
- Real Estate & Real Estate Appraisal
- Recreation
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Theatre Arts
- Veterinary Technology
- Victimology
- Web Technology
- Welding Technology
- Women's Studies
University Partnerships
As a Maricopa Community College, MCC has agreements with more than 50 universities, including our three Arizona Signature Partners, to assist you in making a smooth transition to a four-year college or university. Get started below if you are interested in ASU, NAU and UA; or visit our Transfer Partners page for information about additional choices.
Career & Technical Education Programs
Our CTE programs are renowned for being affordable, industry relevant, innovative and meeting employer needs so you graduate workforce ready.
Online Degrees & Certificates
Have a time-demanding job? Juggling work and family responsibilities? The flexibility of MCC’s convenient online classes lets you earn your degree or certificate anytime, anywhere.
- Administration of Justice Studies (AAS)
- Adobe Foundations (CCL)
- Advanced Web Designer (CCL)
- Arizona General Education Curriculum - A (AGEC-A)
- Arizona General Education Curriculum - B (AGEC-B)
- Arizona General Education Curriculum - S (AGEC-S)
- Associate in Arts - Pre-major in Anthropology (AA)
- Associate in Arts - Religious Studies, AA, ASU BA Pathway (AA)
- Associate in Arts -Theatre AAFA (AA)
- Associate in Business General Requirements (ABUS-GR)
- Associate in Business Special Requirements (ABUS-SR)
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Business - Bookkeeping Technician Track XIII (AAS)
- Business - Business Communication Track I (AAS)
- Business - Game Technology Track XI (AAS)
- Business - International Trade Track VI (AAS)
- Business - Management Information Systems Track IV (AAS)
- Business - Management Track II (AAS)
- Business - Marketing Track III (AAS)
- Business - Multimedia Technology Track VII (AAS)
- Business - Project Management Track IX (AAS)
- Business - Real Estate Track V (AAS)
- Business - Small Business Track X (AAS)
- Business - Web Technology Track VIII (AAS)
- Computer Programming (AAS)
- Emergency Management (CCL)
- General Business (CCL)
- General Business (AAS)
- International Trade (CCL)
- Landscape Aide (CCL)
- Landscape Horticulture (AAS)
- Landscape Specialist (CCL)
- Language Studies (AC)
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Become a Student
Whether your goal is to complete a degree, transfer to a university, earn a certificate, enhance your career or take classes for personal growth, we can help you get started. Our Enrollment Steps take you on the path you need to follow for success.