# Best Online Colleges in Arizona

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 25 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-arizona

## Methodology

Online programs in Arizona ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Central Arizona College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-arizona-college) | Coolidge, AZ | 25% | $40,513 | $4,714 | $10,010 | 0.25x |
| 2 | [Arizona Western College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-western-college) | Yuma, AZ | 22% | $36,857 | $8,983 | $4,826 | 0.13x |
| 3 | [Mohave Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mohave-community-college) | Kingman, AZ | 35% | $35,522 | $5,974 | $9,700 | 0.27x |
| 4 | [Arizona State University Campus Immersion](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-state-university-campus-immersion) | Tempe, AZ | 68% | $62,668 | $14,967 | $19,500 | 0.31x |
| 5 | [GateWay Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/gateway-community-college) | Phoenix, AZ | 24% | $46,147 | $13,339 | $6,750 | 0.15x |
| 6 | [Northern Arizona University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university) | Flagstaff, AZ | 59% | $54,384 | $14,158 | $19,000 | 0.35x |
| 7 | [University of Arizona](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arizona) | Tucson, AZ | 67% | $59,979 | $16,674 | $19,620 | 0.33x |
| 8 | [Yavapai College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/yavapai-college) | Prescott, AZ | 33% | $39,890 | $8,683 | $9,000 | 0.23x |
| 9 | [Glendale Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/glendale-community-college) | Glendale, AZ | 15% | $43,108 | $11,650 | $6,960 | 0.16x |
| 10 | [Chandler-Gilbert Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chandler-gilbert-community-college) | Chandler, AZ | 27% | $51,111 | $12,726 | $7,000 | 0.14x |
| 11 | [Arizona State University Digital Immersion](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-state-university-digital-immersion) | Scottsdale, AZ | 29% | $62,668 | N/A | $19,500 | 0.31x |
| 12 | [Estrella Mountain Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/estrella-mountain-community-college) | Avondale, AZ | 29% | $44,356 | $12,254 | $7,500 | 0.17x |
| 13 | [Prescott College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/prescott-college) | Prescott, AZ | 44% | $42,359 | $22,583 | $16,300 | 0.38x |
| 14 | [Paradise Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/paradise-valley-community-college) | Phoenix, AZ | 19% | $47,196 | $12,180 | $6,995 | 0.15x |
| 15 | [Pima Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pima-community-college) | Tucson, AZ | 25% | $39,810 | $3,405 | $7,000 | 0.18x |
| 16 | [Scottsdale Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/scottsdale-community-college) | Scottsdale, AZ | 17% | $47,905 | $13,336 | $8,000 | 0.17x |
| 17 | [Mesa Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mesa-community-college) | Mesa, AZ | 16% | $44,034 | $12,132 | $7,473 | 0.17x |
| 18 | [Cochise County Community College District](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cochise-county-community-college-district) | Sierra Vista, AZ | 30% | $38,033 | $7,929 | $6,750 | 0.18x |
| 19 | [Coconino Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/coconino-community-college) | Flagstaff, AZ | 23% | $40,420 | $13,996 | $10,250 | 0.25x |
| 20 | [Ottawa University-Surprise](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ottawa-university-surprise) | Surprise, AZ | 21% | $55,552 | $33,393 | $21,500 | 0.39x |
| 21 | [South Mountain Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/south-mountain-community-college) | Phoenix, AZ | 16% | $39,825 | $12,780 | $8,000 | 0.2x |
| 22 | [Eastern Arizona College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-arizona-college) | Thatcher, AZ | 42% | $38,018 | $9,197 | N/A | N/A |
| 23 | [Northland Pioneer College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northland-pioneer-college) | Holbrook, AZ | 22% | $34,199 | $9,240 | N/A | N/A |
| 24 | [Tohono O'odham Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/tohono-oodham-community-college) | Sells, AZ | 16% | $39,229 | $4,233 | N/A | N/A |
| 25 | [Arizona Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-christian-university) | Glendale, AZ | 41% | $51,612 | $32,839 | $23,000 | 0.45x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Arizona." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-arizona

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.