Best Education Colleges in Arizona
24 accredited institutions in Arizona offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
24
Colleges
30,789
Graduates/yr
20
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Education Programs in Arizona
1
Private For-ProfitMaster's
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
17,562
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$16,390
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$17,858
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicMaster's
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
5,697
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
2,109
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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4
Private For-ProfitMaster's
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
1,836
Graduates/yr
$9,552
Tuition
14%
Grad Rate
$12,592
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
1,428
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$11,015
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Arizona
Tucson
756
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$11,546
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Glendale Community College
Glendale
210
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Mesa Community College
Mesa
153
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Central Arizona College
Coolidge
150
Graduates/yr
$2,250
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Arizona Western College
Yuma
147
Graduates/yr
$2,820
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Prescott College
Prescott
111
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$33,960
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$18,916
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arizona Christian University
Glendale
96
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$32,497
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$24,298
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
96
Graduates/yr
$2,352
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Phoenix College
Phoenix
75
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista
63
Graduates/yr
$2,232
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Pima Community College
Tucson
57
Graduates/yr
$2,208
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Rio Salado College
Tempe
51
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Mohave Community College
Kingman
42
Graduates/yr
$1,944
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix
39
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Yavapai College
Prescott
36
Graduates/yr
$2,838
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook
33
Graduates/yr
$1,948
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Dine College
Tsaile
24
Graduates/yr
$1,320
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale
12
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
GateWay Community College
Phoenix
6
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in Arizona
Arizona has 24 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 30,789 graduates annually. Of these, 20 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arizona residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.