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.
#1
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ
Net Price
$14,967/yr
Median Earnings
$62,668
Grad Rate
68%
Education Share
4.7%
#2
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Net Price
$16,674/yr
Median Earnings
$59,979
Grad Rate
67%
Education Share
3.5%
#3
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Net Price
$14,158/yr
Median Earnings
$54,384
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
8.6%
#4
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ
Net Price
$32,839/yr
Median Earnings
$51,612
Grad Rate
41%
Education Share
12.7%
#5
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
$22,472/yr
Median Earnings
$42,186
Grad Rate
43%
Education Share
11.0%
#6
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
Net Price
$22,583/yr
Median Earnings
$42,359
Grad Rate
44%
Education Share
6.8%
#7
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ
Net Price
—
Median Earnings
$62,668
Grad Rate
29%
Education Share
2.1%
#8
Ottawa University-Surprise
Surprise, AZ
Net Price
$33,393/yr
Median Earnings
$55,552
Grad Rate
21%
Education Share
3.0%
#9
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
$13,520/yr
Median Earnings
$37,752
Grad Rate
20%
Education Share
1.5%
#10
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ
Net Price
$6,057/yr
Median Earnings
$29,188
Grad Rate
10%
Education Share
12.7%
#11
International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler, AZ
Net Price
$14,660/yr
Median Earnings
$39,556
Grad Rate
—
Education Share
9.1%
#12
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
Net Price
—
Median Earnings
—
Grad Rate
—
Education Share
2.9%
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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