Paradise Valley Offers Two Bachelor's Degree Programs
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has approved accreditation for the Maricopa County Community Colleges to offer seven bachelor’s degree programs, across seven of its colleges, including Phoenix College. The decision has been pivotal for MCCCD, as it journeys towards becoming the first community college district to offer baccalaureates in Arizona.
Paradise Valley offers two bachelor's degree programs: Accounting and Elementary Education.
Explore Our Degrees
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting
Prepare for a rewarding career in finance, accounting, or business. The Bachelor of Business Administration–Accounting is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to enter a variety of industries.
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Special Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education (BAEE/SPED) prepares future teachers to support diverse learners in K–8 elementary and K–12 special education settings through coursework and hands-on field experiences.
Get More Value With Your Bachelor's Degree
The bachelor’s degree programs at Maricopa Community Colleges are designed to give you a 75% savings on tuition—about one-quarter the tuition cost of a public, in-state university. Here, you can earn your entire bachelor's degree at a cost that is equal to just one year of learning at a four-year college or university.
Plus, you'll receive a much higher level of support and flexibility with our small class sizes and easy enrollment. For most of our bachelor's degree awards, up to 90 credits can be taken at any of our 10 colleges.
People with bachelor’s degrees experience a multitude of advantages that carry tremendous value over a lifetime, including higher earnings, greater job security and retirement savings, and more opportunities for career advancement.
With a bachelor's degree you have the potential to:
- Increase your monthly income by up to an estimated $2,000
- Achieve higher earnings over your lifetime
- Advance your career and compete for leadership positions
- Enjoy greater job security, retirements savings, and employer-paid benefits such as health insurance