Best colleges in Tucson
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While endless desert and cactus first come to mind, Tucson is so much more. Surrounded by 5 beautiful mountain ranges in the Sonora desert, The Old Pueblo's scenic beauty is mirrored by its rich historic attractions, abundant wineries, and dynamic nightlife scene. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, Tucson offers over 18 colleges, universities, trade and vocational schools. and with countless majors, including film & science or even environmental hydrology, there are plenty of opportunities to put your degree to use. Plenty of employers like Raytheon Missile Systems, IBM, and Union Pacific Rail operate locally, and ManPowerGroup's national employment outlook survey projected job increases of 20%.
With its 215 art groups, 35 art galleries, and renown ballet company, it is impossible for you to not be inspired by the city named a "mini-mecca for the arts". But it's not just about the impeccable art scene. Explore the caves of Kartchner Caverns State Park; make 200 new friends and get a work out at the weekly Meet Me at Maynards 2-6 mile walk/run, or tap into your wild side with a visit to the Reid Park Zoo. With an average of 350 sunny days a year and 70 degree temperatures, you'll be gaining an unbeatable collegiate experience inside and outside the classroom. If you're looking for a city that keeps up with your thirst for nature and pulsing cultural spirit, Tucson is calling you.
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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.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers 23 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 978 students graduated with students earning 467 Associate's degrees, 280 Bachelor's degrees, 207 Certificates, and 24 Master's degrees.
Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 10 students graduated with students earning 10 Master's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Tucson
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.
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.
Tohono O'odham Community College offers 34 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 80 students graduated with students earning 58 Associate's degrees, and 22 Certificates.
Pima Community College offers 148 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 3,296 students graduated with students earning 1,710 Associate's degrees, and 1,586 Certificates.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Tucson
List of all colleges in Tucson
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | 26 : 1 | 53,001 | |
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Carrington College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 23 : 1 | 437 | |
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Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 30 : 1 | 211 | |
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Aveda Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 264 | ||
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Tucson College of Beauty Tucson, AZ | 134 | ||