Colleges Near Peoria, Arizona
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Peoria? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of Peoria, Arizona.
There are at least 17 colleges serving the area, including 12 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 2 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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Peoria, Arizona Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Peoria, Arizona have been declining
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 5,268 doctorates at colleges and universities near Peoria. That was a decrease of
5% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:5564
2020:5318
2021:5083
2022:5037
2023:5268
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Peoria, Arizona
There are at least 12 schools offering degrees near Peoria, Arizona, and 12
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 10,855 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 5,112 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,813 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the Peoria, Arizona area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$24,853
Accredited
Yes
Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix.
In 2023, 27 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
746
Part Time: 243
Full Time: 503
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
27
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 27
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's27Master's0Doctoral0
Argosy University-Phoenix
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
No
Argosy University-Phoenix is a non-accredited
for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no
programs completed were offered online.
Master's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Phoenix.
In 2023, 69 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
5 associate degrees, 22 bachelor's degrees, and 53 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
109
Part Time: 63
Full Time: 46
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
149
Associate: 5
Bachelor's: 22
Master's: 69
Doctoral: 53
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$15,032
Accredited
Yes
DeVry University-Arizona is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at DeVry University-Arizona.
In 2023, 13 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
9 associate degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
60
Part Time: 33
Full Time: 27
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
34
Associate: 9
Bachelor's: 13
Master's: 12
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate9Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's12Doctoral0
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
No
The Art Institute of Phoenix is a non-accredited
for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The Art Institute of Phoenix.
In 2023, 132 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
29 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
652
Part Time: 158
Full Time: 494
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
161
Associate: 29
Bachelor's: 132
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Chamberlain University-Arizona
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$20,412
Accredited
Yes
Chamberlain University-Arizona is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chamberlain University-Arizona.
In 2023, 242 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
818
Part Time: 522
Full Time: 296
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
242
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 242
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's242Master's0Doctoral0
Midwestern University-Glendale
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Midwestern University-Glendale is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Midwestern University-Glendale.
In 2023, 808 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 455 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
1,263
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 455
Doctoral: 808
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related FieldsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral123
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's91Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's24Doctoral28
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's340Doctoral657
Trine University-Arizona Regional Campus
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
No
Trine University-Arizona Regional Campus is a non-accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and some
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Trine University-Arizona Regional Campus.
In 2023, 6 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
38
Part Time: 16
Full Time: 22
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
11
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 6
Master's: 5
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Ottawa University-Phoenix
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$13,341
Accredited
No
Ottawa University-Phoenix is a non-accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Master's degrees are the most popular at Ottawa University-Phoenix.
In 2023, 230 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 146 bachelor's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
348
Part Time: 190
Full Time: 158
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
389
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 146
Master's: 230
Doctoral: 13
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Brookline College-Phoenix
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Brookline College-Phoenix is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brookline College-Phoenix.
In 2023, 188 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
71 associate degrees, 31 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
841
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 841
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
290
Associate: 71
Bachelor's: 188
Master's: 31
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate71Bachelor's187Master's27Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Arizona Christian University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$34,697
Accredited
Yes
Arizona Christian University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and most
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Arizona Christian University.
In 2023, 188 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
6 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,028
Part Time: 100
Full Time: 928
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
194
Associate: 6
Bachelor's: 188
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
75%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate1Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate5Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's52Master's0Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's13Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's32Master's0Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's29Master's0Doctoral0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0
Ottawa University-Surprise
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$35,300
Accredited
Yes
Ottawa University-Surprise is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Ottawa University-Surprise.
In 2023, 151 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 30 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,098
Part Time: 211
Full Time: 887
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
181
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 151
Master's: 30
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's25Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's10Master's1Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's23Master's4Doctoral0
Affordable Colleges Near Peoria, Arizona
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Peoria, Arizona? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Peoria-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $23,229. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near Peoria is $20,099, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving Peoria, Arizona
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Peoria, Arizona is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Peoria, Arizona here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Peoria, Arizona
- Franklin University
- Ottawa University-Surprise
- Arizona Christian University
- Midwestern University-Glendale
Accredited Community Colleges Serving Peoria, Arizona
- Glendale Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving Peoria, Arizona
- Chamberlain University-Arizona
- Brookline College-Phoenix
- DeVry University-Arizona
- Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix
Peoria, Arizona Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Peoria? What's the Peoria, Arizona job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2023, there were about 3,103,408 jobs in the Peoria, Arizona area. From 2022-2023, job growth in Peoria was above the national average, at 3.3%. There were 417,070 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Peoria do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $23.23.
% of Change (22-23)
+3.3%
National Avg: +2.5%
Median Earnings
$23.23/hr
National Avg: $20.6/hr
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