Best Education Programs in Arizona (2026)
Education programs in Arizona prepare students for K-12 teaching, special education, and educational leadership. The schools below are ranked by program strength, certification pass rates (where available), and net price — important for a field where starting salaries are modest.
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#1
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ
Net Price
$14,694/yr
Median Earnings
$69,111
Grad Rate
68%
Education Share
4.5%
#2
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Net Price
$17,125/yr
Median Earnings
$67,414
Grad Rate
69%
Education Share
3.4%
#3
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Net Price
$17,265/yr
Median Earnings
$59,083
Grad Rate
60%
Education Share
7.5%
#4
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
$21,509/yr
Median Earnings
$50,609
Grad Rate
51%
Education Share
10.8%
#5
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ
Net Price
$36,720/yr
Median Earnings
$55,315
Grad Rate
36%
Education Share
14.0%
#6
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
Net Price
$24,724/yr
Median Earnings
$47,260
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
8.4%
#7
International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler, AZ
Net Price
$14,924/yr
Median Earnings
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Grad Rate
64%
Education Share
21.4%
#8
Ottawa University-Surprise
Surprise, AZ
Net Price
$36,118/yr
Median Earnings
$59,897
Grad Rate
22%
Education Share
3.4%
#9
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
Net Price
$3,681/yr
Median Earnings
$43,839
Grad Rate
37%
Education Share
1.5%
#10
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ
Net Price
$11,594/yr
Median Earnings
$69,111
Grad Rate
—
Education Share
1.4%
#11
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
Net Price
$28,679/yr
Median Earnings
$39,232
Grad Rate
11%
Education Share
12.3%
#12
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
$13,916/yr
Median Earnings
$43,584
Grad Rate
21%
Education Share
1.5%
#13
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ
Net Price
$6,944/yr
Median Earnings
$33,766
Grad Rate
13%
Education Share
13.9%
#14
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
$12,698/yr
Median Earnings
$49,178
Grad Rate
10%
Education Share
2.4%
#15
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ
Net Price
$9,034/yr
Median Earnings
$36,934
Grad Rate
15%
Education Share
6.2%
#16
Justice University
Chandler, AZ
Net Price
$9,430/yr
Median Earnings
—
Grad Rate
—
Education Share
11.1%
Why a Education degree?
Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Common career paths: Elementary Teacher · Special Education Teacher · High School Teacher · School Counselor · Principal/Administrator
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000
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