If you want to work in a lab, design electronics, become a pharmacist or doctor, or play with numbers all day, then the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Field of Interest might be right for you. Maricopa Community Colleges' STEM degrees and certificates can help you prepare for a career where you can use your skills to solve problems and discover new frontiers. STEM careers involve critical thinking and creative problem solving through research and design.

Maricopa Community Colleges can get you started on the path to becoming a doctor, pharmacist, science researcher, data scientist/statistician, physicist, engineer, and more. You can also earn certificates in biotechnology and biosciences, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, and more. Many of the skills you’ll acquire in your STEM coursework can be applied to a variety of fields, like computer science, healthcare, and even sports medicine.

If you are ready to find the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.

Programs in this Field of Interest

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Astronomy

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Electronics Technology

Engineering

Geography

Geology

Landscape Horticulture

Mathematics

Physics

Sustainability

Sustainable Agriculture

Veterinary Technology

The Right Pathway for You

MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Certificates

The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.

Associate Degrees

MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.

University Transfer Degrees

Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

Other Options

Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.