We Are Maricopa Community Colleges
As Arizona’s leading provider of higher education, Maricopa Community Colleges is committed to offering affordable, high-quality college opportunities designed for the students and communities across our state—giving students unparalleled access to postsecondary education that creates immense value for themselves, their families, and for Arizona.
In the midst of a national reckoning about the true cost and value of a college degree, we believe there’s a better way to do college—the way we’ve been doing it for over 100 years.
Get to Know Us
The largest community college system in the nation, Maricopa Community Colleges continues to be a vital resource for communities, industries, and economies throughout the state—educating more Arizonans than all three state public universities combined and serving as the state’s #1 workforce training provider.
Office of the Chancellor
Dr. Steven R. Gonzales oversees operations for the system, serving over 140,000 students and employing nearly 10,000 faculty and staff across 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations.
Governing Board
The Governing Board has seven seats, including five elected positions from geographical districts within Maricopa County, and two at-large positions representing the entire county.
District and College Leadership
The Chancellor is supported by a team of Vice Chancellors and other District leaders, as well as the presidents of our 10 colleges.
Government Relations
The Government Relations Office represents the Governing Board, Chancellor, District, and 10 colleges in local, state, and federal policy development and implementation.
Our History
Since 1920, Maricopa Community Colleges has evolved into the nation’s largest community college system, serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond.
Accreditation
Offering a blend of certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees, each of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Commitment to Transparency
Maricopa Community Colleges regularly provides access to information and data that drives the system’s promotional messaging and advertising.
Fast Facts
The most recent at-a-glance institutional data is provided for our 10-college system, including the number of awards conferred, residency status, and average academic load.
Career Opportunities
Maricopa Community Colleges supports nearly 10,000 jobs and careers in the Valley, and we see our employees as our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re committed to offering the best comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees—to help them stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work-life balance.
Institutional Review Board
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all proposed research involving human participants to guarantee the protection of their rights and welfare and ensure their ethical treatment.