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2023 Best Business Schools in Arizona

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

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you.

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Top Business Schools in Arizona

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#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.After graduating from Rio Salado College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,954 during the early years of their career.

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

The excellent programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #2 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 $33,058 in student loans. 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our list.

Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $25,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $304, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ASU - Skysong graduates make an average of $48,067 annually.

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#4

University of Arizona

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

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $21,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $407. During the early years of their career, University of Arizona graduates make an average of $46,654 annually.

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $24,436 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 $329 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ASU - Tempe graduates make an average of $49,374 annually.

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#6

Mesa Community College

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

Mesa Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $15,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Mesa Community College graduates make an average of $43,129 annually.

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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.

Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $31,746 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 $174.After graduating from Grand Canyon University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,396 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Phoenix College

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

Phoenix College ranked #8 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $17,655 in loans while pursuing 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.

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#9

Northern Arizona University

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

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #9 on the 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. During the early years of their career, NAU graduates make an average of $43,197 annually.

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

Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,910 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Estrella Mountain Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,019 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Glendale Community College

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

Glendale Community College ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $14,695 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Glendale Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,638 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Pima Community College

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

With a ranking of #12, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $14,657 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Pima County Community College District graduates make an average of $34,116 annually.

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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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $116.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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#14

Arizona Western College

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

With a ranking of #14, Arizona Western College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $8,308 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from AWC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,430 during the early years of their career.

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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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