Highest-earning colleges in Arizona
Colleges ranked by reported median earnings five years after completion. Price and modeled ROI do not affect the order.
20eligible collegesYear 5earnings period
LOWERMEDIAN EARNINGS · YEAR 5 AFTER COMPLETIONHIGHER
1Chamberlain University-ArizonaPhoenix, AZ · Private for-profit
$95,339Observed median earnings
2Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottPrescott, AZ · Private nonprofit
$89,839Observed median earnings
3Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ · Private nonprofit
$78,861Observed median earnings
4Aspen UniversityPhoenix, AZ · Private for-profit
$68,807Observed median earnings
5University of ArizonaTucson, AZ · Public
$64,522Observed median earnings
6Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ · Public
$64,510Observed median earnings
7Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ · Public
$64,510Observed median earnings
8Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ · Public
$57,682Observed median earnings
9Ottawa University-SurpriseSurprise, AZ · Private nonprofit
$55,681Observed median earnings
10University of Advancing TechnologyTempe, AZ · Private for-profit
$54,365Observed median earnings
11University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix, AZ · Private for-profit
$52,597Observed median earnings
12Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ · Private nonprofit
$47,405Observed median earnings
13American InterContinental University SystemChandler, AZ · Private for-profit
$47,187Observed median earnings
14The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ · Public
$46,956Observed median earnings
15Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson, AZ · Private for-profit
$39,823Observed median earnings
16Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ · Private for-profit
$37,138Observed median earnings
17Bryan UniversityTempe, AZ · Private for-profit
$36,589Observed median earnings
18Arizona College of Nursing-TucsonTucson, AZ · Private for-profit
$34,040Observed median earnings
19Arizona College of Nursing-TempeTempe, AZ · Private for-profit
$34,040Observed median earnings
20Arizona College of Nursing-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ · Private for-profit
$34,040Observed median earnings
The ranking includes currently operating colleges in Arizona with reported bachelor’s-level programs, at least 500 students and available year-5 earnings. It does not adjust for program mix, geography, student background or cost.
Highest-earning colleges by state
Every state page uses the same year-5 federal earnings measure and national eligibility screen.
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