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Arizona State University-Tempe

#313 ARIZONA

Arizona State University-Tempe is a very large public university located in Tempe, AZ ranked 1st in Arizona. It has a total of 46,314 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 86.47% of applicants. Arizona State University-Tempe offers 353 different majors and is best known for its Physical Sciences, Urban Planning, and Family and Consumer Economics programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 4th, and 5th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,710 for in-state students and $28,800 for those from out-of-state, Arizona State University-Tempe is reasonably pricey. 60.21% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to draw about $47,700 per year, which is 15% over the national median.

Tempe, AZ

www.asu.edu/

A-

Rating

86%

Acceptance

56,567

Students

#313

Ranking

$28,800

Tuition

University of Arizona

#359 ARIZONA

University of Arizona is a very large public university located in Tucson, AZ ranked 2nd in Arizona. It has a total of 37,332 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 84.59% acceptance rate. University of Arizona offers 494 different majors and is best known for its Homeland Security, Physiology, and Pre-Veterinary Studies programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $11,299 for students from Arizona and $35,326 for those from out-of-state, University of Arizona is reasonably costly. 57.09% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take in about $47,300 per year, which is 14% over the national median.

Tucson, AZ

https://www.arizona.edu

B+

Rating

85%

Acceptance

48,653

Students

#359

Ranking

$35,326

Tuition

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

#409 ARIZONA

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a small private university located in Prescott, AZ ranked 3rd in Arizona. It has a total of 2,858 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting in the neighborhood of 2/3 of applicants. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott offers 25 different majors and is best known for its Air Transportation, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, and International Relations and Affairs programs (nationally ranked 4th, 6th, and 13th respectively). With an annual tuition of $35,424 per year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is reasonably pricey. 40.76% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor force. Open graduating, alumni go on to take in near $66,200 per year, which is 59% over the national median.

Prescott, AZ

prescott.erau.edu/

B+

Rating

66%

Acceptance

2,928

Students

#409

Ranking

$35,424

Tuition

Arizona State University-West

#504 ARIZONA

Arizona State University-West is a small public university located in Glendale, AZ ranked 4th in Arizona. It has a total of 4,536 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 81.75% acceptance rate. Arizona State University-West offers 61 different majors and is best known for its Forensic Chemistry, International Business, and Secondary Education and Teaching programs (nationally ranked 1st, 17th, and 24th respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,640 for students from Arizona and $25,920 for those from out-of-state, Arizona State University-West is reasonably expensive. 60.21% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to generate more or less $47,700 per year, which is 15% greater than the national median.

Glendale, AZ

www.asu.edu/

B

Rating

82%

Acceptance

5,098

Students

#504

Ranking

$25,920

Tuition

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix

#523 ARIZONA

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix is a large public university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 5th in Arizona. It has a total of 9,496 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 81.85% acceptance rate. Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix offers 94 different majors and is best known for its Sports Communication, Non-Profit Management, and Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services programs (nationally ranked 1st, 2nd, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,710 for in-state students and $28,800 for those from out-of-state, Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix is somewhat moderately pricey. 60.21% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to make near $47,700 per year, which is 15% greater than the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

www.asu.edu/

B

Rating

82%

Acceptance

12,750

Students

#523

Ranking

$28,800

Tuition

Arizona State University-Skysong

#532 ARIZONA

Arizona State University-Skysong is a very large public university located in Scottsdale, AZ ranked 6th in Arizona. It has a total of 46,027 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting around 5/8ths of applicants. Arizona State University-Skysong offers 131 different majors and is best known for its Family and Consumer Economics, Organizational Leadership, and Community Organization and Advocacy programs (nationally ranked 1st, 3rd, and 6th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,388 for students from Arizona and $18,980 for those from out-of-state, Arizona State University-Skysong is reasonably priced. 60.21% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to generate approximately $47,700 per year, which is 15% greater than the national median.

Scottsdale, AZ

www.asu.edu/

B

Rating

64%

Acceptance

58,961

Students

#532

Ranking

$18,980

Tuition

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences

#541 ARIZONA

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a very small for-profit university located in Tempe, AZ ranked 7th in Arizona. It has a total of 843 full-time undergraduate students. Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences offers 1 different majors. 82.36% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor market. Open graduating, alumni go on to earn more or less $37,800 per year, which is 9% under the national median.

Tempe, AZ

www.cras.edu

B

Rating

100%

Acceptance

843

Students

#541

Ranking

-

Tuition

Arizona State University-Polytechnic

#643 ARIZONA

Arizona State University-Polytechnic is a mid-sized public university located in Mesa, AZ ranked 8th in Arizona. It has a total of 5,041 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 83.71% of applicants. Arizona State University-Polytechnic offers 59 different majors and is best known for its Manufacturing Engineering, Air Transportation, and Engineering Science programs (nationally ranked 8th, 14th, and 14th respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,640 for in-state students and $25,920 for those from out-of-state, Arizona State University-Polytechnic is somewhat moderately costly. 60.21% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to draw roughly $47,700 per year, which is 15% greater than the national median.

Mesa, AZ

www.asu.edu/

C+

Rating

84%

Acceptance

5,709

Students

#643

Ranking

$25,920

Tuition

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

#741 ARIZONA

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa is a very small for-profit university located in Mesa, AZ ranked 9th in Arizona. It has a total of 1,481 full-time undergraduate students. Pima Medical Institute-Mesa offers 11 different majors. 77.39% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to earn around $28,800 per year, which is 31% less than the national median.

Mesa, AZ

pmi.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,481

Students

#741

Ranking

-

Tuition

Northern Arizona University

#912 ARIZONA

Northern Arizona University is a very large public university located in Flagstaff, AZ ranked 10th in Arizona. It has a total of 29,814 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 84.89% of applicants. Northern Arizona University offers 237 different majors and is best known for its Critical Theory and Analysis, Technical Teacher Education, and Biology Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 5th, 7th, and 9th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,650 for in-state students and $25,270 for those from out-of-state, Northern Arizona University is somewhat moderately expensive. 53.93% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to generate more or less $40,100 per year, which is 3% under the national median.

Flagstaff, AZ

https://nau.edu/

C+

Rating

85%

Acceptance

34,934

Students

#912

Ranking

$25,270

Tuition

Ottawa University-Surprise

#996 ARIZONA

Ottawa University-Surprise is a very small private university located in Surprise, AZ ranked 11th in Arizona. It has a total of 700 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 43.16% acceptance rate. Ottawa University-Surprise offers 25 different majors and is best known for its Human Services program, which is ranked 44th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $27,350 per year, Ottawa University-Surprise is reasonably pricey.

Surprise, AZ

www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/home/

C+

Rating

43%

Acceptance

785

Students

#996

Ranking

$27,350

Tuition

Ottawa University-Phoenix

#1111 ARIZONA

Ottawa University-Phoenix is a small private university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 12th in Arizona. It has a total of 592 full-time undergraduate students. Ottawa University-Phoenix offers 56 different majors and is best known for its Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling program, which is ranked 7th in America. 29.28% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to bring in around $41,500 per year, which is 0% under the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

www.ottawa.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,391

Students

#1111

Ranking

$11,976

Tuition

Carrington College-Phoenix North

#1184 ARIZONA

Carrington College-Phoenix North is a small for-profit university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 13th in Arizona. It has a total of 2,582 full-time undergraduate students. Carrington College-Phoenix North offers 16 different majors. 70.52% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to bring in more or less $25,400 per year, which is 39% below the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

https://carrington.edu/

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

2,582

Students

#1184

Ranking

-

Tuition

Refrigeration School Inc

#1203 ARIZONA

Refrigeration School Inc is a very small for-profit associates college located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 14th in Arizona. It has a total of 1,524 full-time undergraduate students. Refrigeration School Inc offers 5 different majors. 66.12% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the workforce. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring in more or less $41,500 per year, which is 0% below the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.refrigerationschool.com

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,524

Students

#1203

Ranking

-

Tuition

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

#1214 ARIZONA

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is a very small for-profit university located in Mesa, AZ ranked 15th in Arizona. It has a total of 885 full-time undergraduate students. Pima Medical Institute-East Valley offers 7 different majors. 77.39% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to draw near $28,800 per year, which is 31% below the national median.

Mesa, AZ

pmi.edu

C+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

885

Students

#1214

Ranking

-

Tuition

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division

#1345 ARIZONA

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division is a very small for-profit university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 16th in Arizona. It has a total of 1,374 full-time undergraduate students. Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division offers 2 different majors. 65.4% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn close to $38,700 per year, which is 7% below the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

www.uti.edu/

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,374

Students

#1345

Ranking

-

Tuition

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

#1397 ARIZONA

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is a small for-profit university located in Tucson, AZ ranked 17th in Arizona. It has a total of 3,425 full-time undergraduate students. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers 18 different majors and is best known for its Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Radiography, and Respiratory Care Therapy programs (nationally ranked 16th, 19th, and 26th respectively). 77.39% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make around $28,800 per year, which is 31% under the national median.

Tucson, AZ

pmi.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

3,425

Students

#1397

Ranking

-

Tuition

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

#1403 ARIZONA

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a small for-profit university located in Tempe, AZ ranked 18th in Arizona. It has a total of 1,161 full-time undergraduate students. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers 19 different majors. 64.41% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the workforce. After finishing college, alumni go on to make around $27,500 per year, which is 34% below the national median.

Tempe, AZ

SWIHA.EDU

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,161

Students

#1403

Ranking

-

Tuition

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

#1459 ARIZONA

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is a small for-profit associates college located in Avondale, AZ ranked 19th in Arizona. It has a total of 2,589 full-time undergraduate students. Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc offers 4 different majors. 62.48% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to make close to $45,200 per year, which is 9% over the national median.

Avondale, AZ

www.uti.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

2,589

Students

#1459

Ranking

-

Tuition

Arizona Christian University

#1481 ARIZONA

Arizona Christian University is a very small private seminary located in Glendale, AZ ranked 20th in Arizona. It has a total of 857 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 67.93% of applicants. Arizona Christian University offers 20 different majors and is best known for its Religious Music, Counseling Psychology, and Pastoral Counseling programs (nationally ranked 8th, 18th, and 30th respectively). With an annual tuition of $26,240 per year, Arizona Christian University is reasonably high-priced. 34.73% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn approximately $32,200 per year, which is 22% below the national median.

Glendale, AZ

www.arizonachristian.edu

C

Rating

68%

Acceptance

857

Students

#1481

Ranking

$26,240

Tuition

Avalon School of Cosmetology-Mesa

#1605 ARIZONA

Avalon School of Cosmetology-Mesa is a very small for-profit university located in Mesa, AZ ranked 21st in Arizona. It has a total of 536 full-time undergraduate students. Avalon School of Cosmetology-Mesa offers 3 different majors. 59.61% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to take home more or less $19,000 per year, which is 54% below the national median.

Mesa, AZ

avalon.edu/locations/mesa-az/

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

536

Students

#1605

Ranking

-

Tuition

Chamberlain University-Arizona

#1608 ARIZONA

Chamberlain University-Arizona is a very small for-profit university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 22nd in Arizona. It has a total of 950 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 100% acceptance rate. Chamberlain University-Arizona offers 1 different majors and is best known for its Registered Nursing program, which is ranked 4th in Arizona. With an annual tuition of $18,495 per year, Chamberlain University-Arizona is moderately priced. 47.71% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to make about $58,400 per year, which is 41% over the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

https://www.chamberlain.edu/

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

950

Students

#1608

Ranking

$18,495

Tuition

Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona

#1691 ARIZONA

Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is a very small for-profit associates college located in Glendale, AZ ranked 23rd in Arizona. It has a total of 1,135 full-time undergraduate students. Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona offers 4 different majors. 48.24% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to bring in near $35,300 per year, which is 15% below the national median.

Glendale, AZ

www.aai.edu

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

1,135

Students

#1691

Ranking

-

Tuition

Grand Canyon University

#1694 ARIZONA

Grand Canyon University is a very large for-profit institution located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 24th in Arizona. It has a total of 83,642 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 76.94% acceptance rate. Grand Canyon University offers 123 different majors and is best known for its Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling, Drama and Dance Teacher Education, and Health Care Facilities Administration programs (nationally ranked 5th, 8th, and 10th respectively). With an annual tuition of $16,500 per year, Grand Canyon University is moderately priced. 33.15% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to earn around $52,700 per year, which is 27% above the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

www.gcu.edu

C

Rating

77%

Acceptance

145,131

Students

#1694

Ranking

$16,500

Tuition

Avalon School of Cosmetology-Phoenix

#1720 ARIZONA

Avalon School of Cosmetology-Phoenix is a very small for-profit university located in Phoenix, AZ ranked 25th in Arizona. It has a total of 525 full-time undergraduate students. Avalon School of Cosmetology-Phoenix offers 3 different majors. 59.61% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to take in more or less $19,000 per year, which is 54% under the national median.

Phoenix, AZ

avalon.edu/locations/phoenix-az/

C

Rating

100%

Acceptance

525

Students

#1720

Ranking

-

Tuition