2023 Best Schools in Arizona
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The Best Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Top Schools in Arizona
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Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the best school for students in Arizona.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,711 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Rio Salado College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,954 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 23 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott landed the # 2 spot on the list.
On average, students take out $24,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $828. Once they receive their degree, Embry-Riddle Prescott graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,446 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 23 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 3 spot on the list.
On average, students take out $25,869 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ASU - Skysong graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,067 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 23 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list.
On average, students take out $33,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $146, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UOPX - Arizona graduates make an average of $50,608 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mesa Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Schools in Arizona list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,310 in student loans.After graduating from Mesa Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,129 during the early years of their career.
Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #6 on the list.
Degree recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $24,436 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $329. Once they receive their degree, ASU - Tempe graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,374 during the early year of their career.
Scottsdale Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Schools in Arizona list.
Degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $17,136 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Scottsdale Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,500 during the early years of their career.
With a ranking of #8, Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,724 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Ottawa University - Phoenix graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,260 during the early year of their career.
Grand Canyon University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.
Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $31,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $174, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Grand Canyon University graduates make an average of $48,396 annually.
University of Arizona came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Arizona ranking.
Degree recipients from University of Arizona accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $407, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Arizona graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,654 during the early year of their career.
With a ranking of #11, Central Arizona College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
Degree recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $16,406 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Pinal County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,004 during the early years of their career.
DeVry University - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #12 on the list.
On average, students take out $42,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $163, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from DeVry University - Arizona, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,609 during the early years of their career.
Phoenix College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.
Degree recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $17,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Phoenix College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,441 during the early year of their career.
Eastern Arizona College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Arizona ranking.
On average, students take out $11,078 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Eastern Arizona College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,785 during the early year of their career.
Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #15 on the list.
Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,450 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $324. During the early years of their career, NAU graduates make an average of $43,197 annually.
GateWay Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Arizona ranking.
On average, students take out $15,654 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, GateWay Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,233 during the early year of their career.
Cochise County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #17 on the list.
On average, students take out $14,978 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Cochise College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,183 during the early years of their career.
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Mohave Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Schools in Arizona list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,760 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $45,154 annually.
Yavapai College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Arizona ranking.
On average, students take out $17,468 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Yavapai College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,570 during the early year of their career.
With a ranking of #20, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,657 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Pima County Community College District graduates make an average of $34,116 annually.
Arizona Western College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Arizona ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,308 in student loans. During the early years of their career, AWC graduates make an average of $31,430 annually.
Glendale Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #22 on the list.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,695 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Glendale Community College graduates make an average of $35,638 annually.
With a ranking of #23, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,789 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $116, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from AIU Online, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,597 during the early years of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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