by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Arizona to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking is to look at the school's average net price - the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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Our 2024 rankings named Pima Community College the best value (with aid) school in Arizona for students working on their associate degree. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Pima Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $3,223 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Arizona College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. Central Arizona College is a small public school located in Coolidge, Arizona.
Central Arizona College has the honor of being ranked #5 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $5,933 a year.
Out of the 18 associate degree schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
University of Phoenix - Arizona has the honor of being ranked #1 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,245 a year.
A rank of #4 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list means Cochise County Community College District is a great place for students working on their degree. Cochise College is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cochise County Community College District is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Arizona. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,239.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list means Rio Salado College is a great place for students working on their degree. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school located in Tempe, Arizona.
Not only is Rio Salado College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Arizona for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,426 a year.
GateWay Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, GateWay Community College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Arizona. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,761.
Mesa Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mesa Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,733 a year.
With a ranking of #8, Mohave Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. MCC is a small public school situated in Kingman, Arizona.
Mohave Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $6,866 a year.
Phoenix College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Phoenix College is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Arizona. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,461.
Yavapai College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Yavapai College is located in Prescott, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Yavapai College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Arizona for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,103 a year.
With a ranking of #11, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. AIU Online is located in Chandler, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. It is a private for-profit school.
American InterContinental University - Online has the honor of being ranked #3 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,156 a year.
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Glendale Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. This fairly large public school is located in Glendale, Arizona.
Glendale Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,810 a year.
Eastern Arizona College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Thatcher, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Eastern Arizona College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Arizona for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,755.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school located in Chandler, Arizona.
Not only is Chandler-Gilbert Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Arizona for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,311 a year.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Estrella Mountain Community College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,724.
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Arizona Western College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. Yuma, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Arizona Western College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Arizona. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,877.
With a ranking of #17, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona list. This medium-sized public school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Not only is Scottsdale Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Arizona for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $12,196.
Coconino Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Arizona ranking. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Coconino Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,419 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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