College/Technical Training

There are three colleges available to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base community with classes held on the base.

Pima Community College (PCC) offers a wealth of opportunities. As a student, you can choose from a wide variety of degree and certificate programs. You can take traditional semester day and evening classes, accelerated classes or a mix of both. You can take classes at any of the six campuses or at convenient education centers. Here at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, our Education Center offers general education courses to complete the Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science degree. Students on base can also complete an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts for transfer, an Associate of Business Administration for transfer or an Associate of General Studies degree. Students can apply for admissions, take assessment tests, attend orientation, register for classes and get educational and financial advice on base. DMAFB Education Center is located in the Kennedy Professional Development Center, Building 2441. Our office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our telephone number is 520-206-4866.

Park University established the Davis-Monthan campus in Tucson, Arizona, in 1978, and is a part of the Park University School for Extended Learning. We serve not only the military members and their dependents who are assigned to DMAFB but also welcome all civilians in the local communities. Park University has 43 campus centers in 21 states and offers degree completion programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels. Park University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is an approved provider of Veterans Affairs educational benefits and Federal Title IV funds.

At Park University, our goal is to make it as easy and inexpensive as possible for students to complete their degrees and to build their success. We understand what a challenge it is to work full-time, juggle family responsibilities and attend class. At Davis-Monthan, we offer three associate degrees and ten bachelor’s degrees. For more information please call 520-748-8266.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world. Embry-Riddle has traditional residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus provides educational opportunities to working adults at more than 130 locations in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. In addition, degree programs can be pursued via the internet through Worldwide Online.

The Embry-Riddle Campus in Tucson, Arizona, offers educational opportunities for working adults, both civilian and military, from our center located on DMAFB. Our distinguished faculty hail from careers in aviation and aerospace through military training as well as commercial aviation. Many of our students are eligible for military Tuition Assistance, veterans’ benefits or tuition assistance from civilian employers. Our accelerated class schedules, acceptance of eligible transfer credits and allowance of credit for military and professional training enable students to complete degree programs in a reasonable amount of time. For more information, please call 520-747-5540.

There are (3) on-base colleges offering degrees and certificate programs.

- Pima County Community College

- Embry-Riddle Aeronaytical University

- Park University

All college offices are located in the Kennedy Professional Development Center (PDC) located by the BX. Bldg 2441

Contact the Education Center for more information.  520-228-2645