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$43,666 Average Earnings
$22,945 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Arizona

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#1

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
$42,954 Average Earnings
$16,711 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the best school for business students in Arizona.

Degree recipients from Rio Salado College accumulate an average of $16,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Rio Salado College graduates make an average of $42,954 annually.

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$50,608 Average Earnings
$33,058 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $33,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $146.After graduating from UOPX - Arizona, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,608 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
$48,067 Average Earnings
$25,869 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Arizona.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,869 in student loans. 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.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$46,654 Average Earnings
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Arizona.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,823 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $407 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from University of Arizona, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,654 during the early years of their career.

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$49,374 Average Earnings
$24,436 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for business students.

On average, students take out $24,436 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $329, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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.

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#6

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
$43,129 Average Earnings
$15,310 Avg Student Debt

Mesa Community College ranked #6 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $15,310 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Mesa Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,129 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
$48,396 Average Earnings
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Grand Canyon University ranked #7 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $174 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Grand Canyon University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,396 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
$39,441 Average Earnings
$17,655 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,655 in student loans. 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.

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#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
$43,197 Average Earnings
$22,450 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University ranked #9 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,450 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $324 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NAU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,197 during the early years of their career.

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$29,019 Average Earnings
$17,910 Avg Student Debt

Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #10 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,910 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Estrella Mountain Community College graduates make an average of $29,019 annually.

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#11

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
$35,638 Average Earnings
$14,695 Avg Student Debt

Glendale Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Glendale Community College accumulate an average of $14,695 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Glendale Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,638 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
$34,116 Average Earnings
$14,657 Avg Student Debt

Pima Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list.

Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $14,657 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Pima County Community College District graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,116 during the early year of their career.

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$36,597 Average Earnings
$42,789 Avg Student Debt

American InterContinental University - Online landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $42,789 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $116, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, AIU Online graduates make an average of $36,597 annually.

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#14

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
$31,430 Average Earnings
$8,308 Avg Student Debt

Arizona Western College ranked #14 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from AWC accumulate an average of $8,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, AWC graduates make an average of $31,430 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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