Currently there are over 150 accredited colleges and higher education institutions in the state of Arizona. Arizona is also home to several of the top ranked universities in the nation, including Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, both of which have been ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the nation by US News & World Report. Other top ranked universities such as Northern Arizona University and Phoenix Collegealso reside in Arizona. Most major colleges and universities are located in Phoenix, or one of it's suburbs including Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale and Yuma. Just south of Phoenix near the Mexican border you'll find the second largest city in Arizona, Tuscon. Tuscon is home to 25 higher education institutions that offer everything from 2-year associate degrees and certificates to Phds. Near Grand Canyon National Park, in Flagstaff, Arizona, you'll find a few more accredited higher education institutions.
Before enrolling in any of Arizona's many colleges, we recommended checking to make sure the institution you select is accredited. Accreditation ensures that the college meets regional and/or national accreditation standards and that you receive the best education possible. There are two types of accreditation: regional and national. Most four-year colleges and universities are regionally accredited. Vocational and career schools are usually nationally accredited. Regional accreditation ensures that the degree you earn is transferrable to other regionally accredited institutions – which again includes most four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
Below you'll find a comprehensive directory of all the nationally and regionally accredited colleges, career schools and higher education institutions in the state of Arizona.
