Best colleges in Phoenix

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Phoenix survival kit: water, sun tan lotion, sunglasses, and an amazing air conditioning system. Once you’ve checked off your list, you’ll realize Phoenix, Arizona is absolutely amazing, and you’ll never want to leave. Phoenix is known for its triple digit temperatures, but it’s also known for its health services, finance, and government jobs.* There are 2 major universities offering more than 30 programs, an air force base, an array of technical and community colleges, and a top ranked online university.* And once you have your degree, major employers in the area include Intel, USAA, US Airways, and Cardinal Health.*

With more than 1.5 million people trolling about the city, you can make new friends in just 30 minutes. Then, you wouldn’t have to visit the world-renowned spas and shopping centers, hiking trails, and hundreds of golf courses alone.* And for you ethnic dining enthusiasts, Phoenix has some of the best Mexican in the country food due to the large Hispanic population and its close proximity to the Mexico border.* It’s a win-win situation here in the Valley of the Sun. Just remember to leave your winter coats in the attic. Since Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, you can appreciate sundresses, flip flops, and shorts practically year round.

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Best Four Year Universities in Phoenix

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Arizona Christian University offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 195 students graduated with students earning 187 Bachelor's degrees, 6 Associate's degrees, and 2 Certificates.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion offers 406 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 15,172 students graduated with students earning 8,350 Bachelor's degrees, 6,278 Master's degrees, 445 Certificates, and 99 Doctoral degrees.

Brookline College-Phoenix offers 26 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 290 students graduated with students earning 188 Bachelor's degrees, 71 Associate's degrees, and 31 Master's degrees.

Midwestern University-Glendale offers 25 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,269 students graduated with students earning 808 Doctoral degrees, 455 Master's degrees, and 6 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Phoenix

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.

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.

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.

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.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2023, 23 students graduated with students earning 16 Certificates, and 7 Associate's degrees.

Brookline College-Tempe offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 82 students graduated with students earning 64 Associate's degrees, 16 Certificates, and 2 Bachelor's degrees.

Arizona College-Mesa offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, less than two-year school in a large city. In 2023, 66 students graduated with students earning 63 Certificates, and 3 Associate's degrees.

List of all colleges in Phoenix

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
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
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division Logo Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division Avondale, AZ   27 : 1 567
DeVry University-Arizona Logo DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ
4/5
5 : 1 24