Colleges Near Queen Creek, Arizona
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Queen Creek? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of Queen Creek, Arizona.
There are at least 12 colleges serving the area, including 5 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 2 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide provides a breakdown of the colleges serving Queen Creek, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Queen Creek, Arizona Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Queen Creek, Arizona have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 9,570 doctorates at colleges and universities near Queen Creek. That was an increase of
16% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:8217
2020:8870
2021:9568
2022:9685
2023:9570
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 Queen Creek, Arizona
There are at least 5 schools offering degrees near Queen Creek, Arizona, and 5
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 20,008 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 8,778 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 8,698 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 Queen Creek, 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
American InterContinental University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$12,310
Accredited
Yes
American InterContinental University is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at American InterContinental University.
In 2023, 1,879 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
1,694 associate degrees, 1,140 master's degrees, and 368 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,317
Part Time: 904
Full Time: 9,413
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
5,081
Associate: 1,694
Bachelor's: 1,879
Master's: 1,140
Doctoral: 368
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 ServicesAssociate1171Bachelor's1141Master's613Doctoral99
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's190Master's117Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's245Master's159Doctoral9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate510Bachelor's301Master's127Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's37Doctoral192
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's141Doctoral68
International Baptist College and Seminary
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$13,500
Accredited
Yes
International Baptist College and Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at International Baptist College and Seminary.
In 2023, 8 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
1 associate degree, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
55
Part Time: 28
Full Time: 27
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
14
Associate: 1
Bachelor's: 8
Master's: 5
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
29%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate1Bachelor's6Master's4Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's1Doctoral0
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Sonoran University of Health Sciences is an institutionally 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.
Master's degrees are the most popular at Sonoran University of Health Sciences.
In 2023, 103 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 70 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
173
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 103
Doctoral: 70
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's99Doctoral70
Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
No
Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is a non-accredited
for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division.
In 2023, 622 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
296 associate degrees, 320 master's degrees, and 101 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,519
Part Time: 2,208
Full Time: 2,311
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Completions By Degree
1,339
Associate: 296
Bachelor's: 622
Master's: 320
Doctoral: 101
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Affordable Colleges Near Queen Creek, Arizona
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Queen Creek, Arizona? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Queen Creek-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $11,539. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near Queen Creek is $12,310, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, Arizona is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Queen Creek, Arizona here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Queen Creek, Arizona
- Franklin University
- Sonoran University of Health Sciences
- International Baptist College and Seminary
Accredited Community Colleges Serving Queen Creek, Arizona
- Mesa Community College
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving Queen Creek, Arizona
- American InterContinental University
Queen Creek, Arizona Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Queen Creek? What's the Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, Arizona area. From 2022-2023, job growth in Queen Creek was above the national average, at 3.3%. There were 417,070 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Queen Creek 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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