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Education in Arizona
Higher Education
As the economy continues to change, more and more
adults are going back to the books to learn to keep
ahead of the competition or learn a new trade.
Arizona leads in many fields of higher education
from Maricopa Community Colleges (largest community
college in the U.S.) to Arizona’s state
universities. While general education programs
remain the biggest draw, more specialized classes
help redirect a career or start a new hobby. Real
estate, culinary arts and therapeutic massage are
just a few of the options.
The Maricopa Community Colleges
480-731-8000 or
www.maricopa.edu
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
Chandler |
| Estrella Mountain Community College |
Avondale |
| Gateway Community College |
Phoenix |
| Glendale Community College |
Glendale |
| Maricopa Skill Center |
Phoenix |
| Mesa Community College |
Mesa |
| Paradise Valley Community College |
Phoenix |
| Phoenix College |
Phoenix |
| Rio Salado College |
Tempe |
| Scottsdale Community College |
Scottsdale |
| South Mountain Community College |
Phoenix |
| Southwest Skill Center |
Avondale |
Arizona’s State Universities
Arizona State University
The main campus location is in Tempe. ASU also has
satellite campuses in Downtown Phoenix, the West
Valley and East Valley. ASU serves 57,893 students,
and offers undergraduate and graduate programs
including 87 Bachelor degrees, 95 master programs,
48 doctoral programs and one law degree program.
Northern Arizona University
NAU is located in Flagstaff. The average
undergraduate class size is 27. The university
offers 108 Bachelor programs, 46 master and nine
doctoral programs.
University of Arizona
U of A is located in Tucson. The University of
Arizona offers more than 150 Bachelor and degree
programs, 200 master, doctoral and specialist degree
programs.
K – 12 Education
As your search for the best area to live you also
look for the best place for your child to go to
school. Arizona GLBT parents have more choices for
educating their young children than ever.
Researching public vs. private vs. charter can be as
time consuming as a college search.
To find out more about schools and the area in
which you are relocating, these websites will help
you make an informed decision.
Charter Schools:
www.uscharterschools.org
School reports, profiles and test scores:
www.schools.azcentral.com
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