2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Arizona to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 6,597 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 21 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large public school awarded 3,461 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU - Tempe is $11,348. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,760 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
ASU - Tempe does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 21 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,302 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,189 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Grand Canyon University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Arizona. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,486 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,153. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
One thing to take note of is that University of Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American InterContinental University - Online. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Schaumburg, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,314 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,418. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $46,026 in student loans. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Since AIU Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Northern Arizona University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,192 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they attend NAU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,761. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,855 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NAU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Scottsdale, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 933 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,041 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, ASU - Skysong is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Aspen University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Aspen University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Denver, Arizona. It awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Aspen University, expect to pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,338 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Aspen University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Arizona Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,624 to cover tuition and fees at Arizona Christian University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,548 in student loans. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Arizona Christian University. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
DeVry University - Arizona ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend DeVry University - Arizona, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,300 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
DeVry University - Arizona does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Prescott, Arizona. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Prescott is $38,966. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Prescott accumulate an average of $24,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Embry-Riddle Prescott. In 2019-2020 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ottawa University - Surprise ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Ottawa University - Surprise is a private not-for-profit institution located in Surprise, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Ottawa University - Surprise does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,708 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ottawa University - Surprise. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ottawa University - Phoenix landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Ottawa University - Phoenix is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,281. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,724 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Ottawa University - Phoenix is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
National Paralegal College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. National Paralegal College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
National Paralegal College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,995. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $47,876 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out National Paralegal College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bryan University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Bryan University is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $12,142. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Bryan University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Brookline College - Phoenix landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brookline College - Phoenix accumulate an average of $40,613 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Brookline College - Phoenix is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #17, Dine College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Dine College is located in Tsaile, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $1,410 to cover tuition and fees at Dine College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Dine College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Advancing Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,461 to cover tuition and fees at University of Advancing Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,861 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Advancing Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Prescott College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Prescot College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Prescott, Arizona. It awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Prescot College is $34,641. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Prescot College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
International Baptist College and Seminary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. IBCS is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 1 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at IBCS. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Brookline College - Tucson came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,562 in student loans.
Since Brookline College - Tucson is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
References
- 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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