Maricopa Community Colleges

Unlimited opportunities in action.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to seven Maricopa Community Colleges alumni who took different paths, built different careers and are making an impact across Arizona. From healthcare to education, business to storytelling, these are the people powering our communities, economy, and state.

We’ve come a long way, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to changing lives and building a stronger Arizona.

Image 1: Paradise Valley Community College
Image 2: Mesa Community College
Image 2: Phoenix College
Image 4: Scottsdale Community College
Image 5: Paradise Valley Community College
Image 6: Glendale Community College
Image 7: Rio Salado College
Image 8: Paradise Valley Community College
Image 9: South Mountain Community College
Image 10: Phoenix College
Image 11: Mesa Community College
Image 12: Estrella Mountain Community College
Image 13: South Mountain Community College
Image 14: GateWay Community College
Image 15: Phoenix College
Image 16: Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Image 17: South Mountain Community College
Image 18: Scottsdale Community College
Image 19: Glendale Community College
Image 20: Maricopa Community Colleges’ District Homepage

A college education shouldn’t come with a lifetime of debt.

Today, in-state tuition at a public university averages more than $11,800 per year — and that’s before fees, textbooks, housing, meal plans, parking, and other expenses. At Maricopa Community Colleges, we’re committed to making higher education affordable, accessible, and within reach for Valley residents.

Swipe through for a few facts about paying for college.

Since taking office in January 2020, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales has helped shape the future of Maricopa Community Colleges and the state of Arizona through visionary leadership, a commitment to student success, and an unwavering belief in the power of higher education.

As Dr. Gonzales prepares for the next chapter in his career, we reflect on a legacy that includes expanding access for students, strengthening workforce training, and creating new opportunities for students and communities across Arizona.

“I leave with deep gratitude for your trust, your collaboration, and your unwavering belief in the mission of our colleges. While leadership changes, the values that define Maricopa: service, innovation, inclusion, and student success will continue to guide this remarkable institution. I have every confidence that the best days for Maricopa are still ahead. I want to thank you for the privilege of serving alongside you. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career, and I will always be proud to have been part of the Maricopa family.”

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[Video Description] Dr. Steven R. Gonzales delivers a commencement address. Text features his quote, “We’re in the people business.”