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 548 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 18,830 students graduated with students earning 14,019 Bachelor's degrees, 3,715 Master's degrees, 865 Doctoral degrees, and 231 Certificates.

DeVry University-Arizona offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 57 students graduated with students earning 34 Bachelor's degrees, 16 Master's degrees, and 7 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 2022, 11 students graduated with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion offers 378 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 14,425 students graduated with students earning 8,068 Bachelor's degrees, 5,909 Master's degrees, 355 Certificates, and 93 Doctoral degrees.

University of Advancing Technology offers 110 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 186 students graduated with students earning 103 Bachelor's degrees, 61 Associate's degrees, 12 Master's degrees, and 10 Certificates.

Grand Canyon University offers 267 degree programs. It's a very large, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 29,038 students graduated with students earning 14,031 Bachelor's degrees, 13,789 Master's degrees, 781 Doctoral degrees, and 437 Certificates.

Arizona Christian University offers 38 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 143 students graduated with students earning 141 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Associate'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 2022, 189 students graduated with students earning 189 Bachelor's degrees.

Brookline College-Phoenix offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 361 students graduated with students earning 248 Bachelor's degrees, 97 Associate's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.

National Paralegal College offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 145 students graduated with students earning 60 Associate's degrees, 55 Bachelor's degrees, and 30 Master's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Phoenix

Brookline College-Tempe offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 83 students graduated with students earning 66 Associate's degrees, 11 Certificates, and 6 Bachelor'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 2022, 24 students graduated with students earning 24 Associate's degrees.

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 190 students graduated with students earning 150 Certificates, and 40 Associate's degrees.

Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 133 students graduated with students earning 133 Bachelor'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 2022, 35 students graduated with students earning 19 Associate's degrees, and 16 Certificates.

Carrington College-Phoenix North offers 21 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 804 students graduated with students earning 575 Certificates, and 229 Associate's degrees.

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc offers 4 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 1,065 students graduated with students earning 812 Associate's degrees, and 253 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 2022, 419 students graduated with students earning 323 Certificates, and 96 Associate'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 2022, 356 students graduated with students earning 237 Certificates, and 119 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 80,065
DeVry University-Arizona Logo DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ
4/5
15 : 1 73
International Baptist College and Seminary Logo International Baptist College and Seminary Chandler, AZ
3/5
12 : 1 82
Refrigeration School Inc Logo Refrigeration School Inc Phoenix, AZ   42 : 1 1,006
Brookline College-Tempe Logo Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ   54 : 1 269