Mountainwest Junior College has been renamed Phillips Junior College.
In September 1989, Mountainwest became part of the Phillips Colleges Inc., the world's largest proprietary college system, with 92 colleges in 32 states.The goal of the junior college is to train students for the job market with specific skills. It offers diploma and associate degrees in computer programming, accounting, business management, paralegal, computerized office administration and legal secretary.
It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools.