Established in 1920, Phoenix College is the flagship of the Maricopa Community Colleges, a district that ranks as one of the nationÍs largest community college systems and the single largest provider of higher education and career training in Arizona. Phoenix College is a learner-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high quality and accessible education to the diverse community it serves. Offering over 150 degree and certificate programs, including 3 online degrees, Phoenix College serves approximately 28,000 students each year, preparing them for university transfer, career training and advancement, or lifelong learning. Phoenix College's diverse student body speaks over 50 different languages, representing over 100 different countries, and is reflective of the multicultural central city community it serves.