Best colleges in Arizona

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Temperatures in Arizona might be hot, but so are the college opportunities. Arizona’s 3 public four-year universities offer booming programs in manufacturing sciences, technology, business, and hospitality. The Copper State has private universities covered as well, with 7 four-year universities and 7 religious institutions that pepper Arizona’s desert landscape. These include schools housed in Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale. Interested in military sciences or engineering? Arizona’s Fort Huachuca, Luke, and Davis-Monthan Air Force bases and the Yuma Proving Grounds provide potential employment opportunities in testing and training. And with income tax rates as low as 2-5%, your money will go further in the Grand Canyon State.

One of the Four Corners states, Arizona’s temperate climate and diverse topography make it a landmine for outdoor sports. Hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, hitting a few rounds on the sunny golf courses, or relaxing at the spas are common past times here in the desert. The state’s Native American history is heavily folded into its robust art scene—Southwestern and Native American art reigns supreme in Arizona’s largest art museums and in the up-and-coming artist communities popping up throughout the desert state. Festivals, cultural performances and public educational programs are at your fingertips when you choose Arizona.* What more do you need than gorgeous weather, sprawling landscapes, and abundant opportunities to get in the zone in Arizona?

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Best Four Year Universities in Arizona

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 623 students graduated with students earning 609 Bachelor's degrees, and 14 Master's degrees.

University of Arizona offers 563 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 11,066 students graduated with students earning 7,543 Bachelor's degrees, 2,267 Master's degrees, 987 Doctoral degrees, and 269 Certificates.

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion offers 558 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 20,280 students graduated with students earning 14,221 Bachelor's degrees, 5,014 Master's degrees, 863 Doctoral degrees, and 182 Certificates.

Northern Arizona University offers 320 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 7,196 students graduated with students earning 5,167 Bachelor's degrees, 1,627 Master's degrees, 244 Doctoral degrees, and 158 Certificates.

DeVry University-Arizona offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 34 students graduated with students earning 13 Bachelor's degrees, 12 Master's degrees, and 9 Associate's degrees.

International Baptist College and Seminary offers 18 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 14 students graduated with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees, 5 Master's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.

Grand Canyon University offers 295 degree programs. It's a very large, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 27,133 students graduated with students earning 13,818 Bachelor's degrees, 12,297 Master's degrees, 606 Doctoral degrees, and 412 Certificates.

University of Advancing Technology offers 108 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 189 students graduated with students earning 97 Bachelor's degrees, 63 Associate's degrees, 20 Master's degrees, and 9 Certificates.

Ottawa University-Surprise offers 35 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 177 students graduated with students earning 147 Bachelor's degrees, and 30 Master's degrees.

Chamberlain University-Arizona offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 242 students graduated with students earning 242 Bachelor's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Arizona

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc offers 5 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,141 students graduated with students earning 846 Associate's degrees, and 295 Certificates.

Carrington College-Tucson offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 269 students graduated with students earning 207 Certificates, and 62 Associate's degrees.

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 265 students graduated with students earning 153 Certificates, and 112 Associate's degrees.

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 103 students graduated with students earning 64 Certificates, and 39 Associate's degrees.

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 337 students graduated with students earning 250 Associate's degrees, and 87 Certificates.

Carrington College-Phoenix North offers 15 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 678 students graduated with students earning 350 Certificates, and 328 Associate's degrees.

Sessions College for Professional Design offers 30 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 34 students graduated with students earning 24 Associate's degrees, and 10 Bachelor's degrees.

Brookline College-Tucson offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 55 students graduated with students earning 47 Associate's degrees, and 8 Certificates.

Carrington College-Mesa offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 274 students graduated with students earning 165 Certificates, and 109 Associate's degrees.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Logo Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ
5/5
20 : 1 3,286
University of Arizona Logo University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
3/5
26 : 1 53,001
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Logo Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ
3/5
24 : 1 79,593
Refrigeration School Inc Logo Refrigeration School Inc Phoenix, AZ   48 : 1 1,296
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc Logo Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc Avondale, AZ   38 : 1 1,791