2023 best colleges in Arizona

Perhaps most known for the highly respected academics and lively party scenes at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, Arizona’s education scene is on the rise. With stunning landscapes and moderately sized cities, both public and private schools in Arizona attract students from around the country. Students can also find the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, one of only seven accredited naturopathic medicine schools in the country. The School of Architecture offers the smallest accredited graduate architecture program nationwide and focuses on organic architecture and the design philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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#1 in Arizona | #10 in For Profit Schools
Economic score 2.85

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Cost $16,015

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,180

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 37%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Arizona | #20 in For Profit Schools

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona

Economic score 5.44

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Cost $20,585

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,783

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score 4.13

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Cost $13,038

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,382

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 26%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona

Economic score 5.36

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Cost $15,604

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,601

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 20%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score 5.95

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Cost $13,339

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $36,551

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 19%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score 9.04

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Cost $22,201

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $29,239

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate N/A

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Economic score 375.54

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Cost $30,747

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $24,653

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 41%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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