Junior Colleges in Arizona

Junior colleges are usually thought of as smaller institutions that are used as stepping stones to four-year schools. While junior colleges in Arizona may indeed be used to lay the framework for a four-year degree, the state features three large schools with more than 13,000 students annually. In the Maricopa District of the state, there are 10 different junior colleges from which to choose.
  1. Chandler-Gilbert Community College

    • Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is one of the largest junior colleges in Arizona with an annual enrollment of around 16,000 students. CGCC offers students certificates of completion or associate degrees in more than 40 areas of study. The school contains nine departments, including Aviation and Aeronautics, Communications and Fine Arts, Nursing and Science. CGCC has campus locations in Chandler and Mesa and an educational center offering classes in Sun Lakes. CGCC fields nine men's and women's athletic teams that compete in six different sports in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference.

      Chandler-Gilbert Community College
      2626 East Pecos Road
      Chandler, AZ 85225-2499
      480.732.7000
      cgc.maricopa.edu

    Mohave Community College

    • Mohave Community College (MCC) features four campuses that serve more than 13,000 students each year. MCC was founded in 1971 and awards certificates of completion and associate degrees in more than 55 areas of study. The school also offers online courses as a part of its distance education program. In addition to the school being nationally accredited, MCC's dental hygiene and nursing programs are also nationally accredited. MCC does not offer any athletic teams for students.

      Mohave Community College
      1971 Jagerson
      Kingman, AZ 86409
      928-757-4331
      mohave.edu

    Central Arizona College

    • Central Arizona College (CAC) offers students more than 90 associate degrees and certificates of completion. CAC has an annual enrollment of almost 14,000 students. The school contains 17 divisions that include business, communications, culinary arts, education, nursing and a police academy. CAC fields 10 men's and women's athletic teams that compete in seven different sports in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference. CAC's athletic teams have won 36 junior college national championships, the latest coming in women's basketball in 2009.

      Central Arizona College
      8470 North Overfield Road
      Coolidge, AZ 85128
      centralaz.edu

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