2020 Best Online Colleges in Arizona

These schools offer the best online bachelor's degrees in Arizona, based on their tuition rates and reported alumni salaries. Ranked #1, Arizona State University has the highest alumni salary, at $87,600. Students at ASU can choose from 90 different online bachelor's programs, 88 different online master's programs, and 11 different online doctoral programs. Arizona Christian University offers the lowest tuition rate, at only $10,200 per year.
Alumni salaries were provided by PayScale. View our methodology for more details or learn more about SR Education Group. To see all online schools in Arizona, view our comprehensive list.
Rank | School | Annual Tuition | Median Salary |
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#1 | $10,710 | $87,600 | |
#2 | $27,350 | $59,200 | |
#3 | $17,940 | $53,000 | |
#4 | $10,200 | $51,500 |
2020 Online Colleges in Arizona Ranking Details
For each school, we conducted manual research to provide prospective students with more details about the schools' online programs. Explore online degrees offered and accreditation information below.

- Annual Tuition: $10,710
- Median Salary: $87,600
- Accreditation: HLC
- School Type: Non-Profit
- Locations: Online
Spread across five campuses throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona State University is a public research university with an online enrollment of approximately 30,000 students. The comprehensive online program at ASU includes more than 200 degrees and certificates. Many subjects are offered, including art history, business, computer science, film and media studies, geography, nursing, psychology, speech and hearing science, emergency management & homeland security, and many more. Coursework is 100 percent online, and six start dates per year give students more flexibility in choosing when to start their degree. Each online student at ASU is assigned a financial aid adviser, enrollment counselor, academic adviser, and success coach. Tech support is available 24/7.
Online Bachelor's Degrees (90)
- BA in Anthropology
- BA in Art History
- BA in Business - Administration
- BA in Business - Communication
- BA in Business - Corporate Accounting
- BA in Business - Food Industry Management
- BA in Business - Global Leadership
- BA in Business - Global Logistics Management
- BA in Business - Retail Management
- BA in Business - Sustainability
Online Master's Degrees (88)
- Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Applied Behavi...
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhoo...
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Gifted Education
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - Principalship
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology
- MA in Communication
- MA in Community Resilience - EMHS
- MA in Criminal Justice
- MA in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Online Doctoral Degrees (11)
- DBH in Behavioral Health (Clinical)
- DBH in Behavioral Health (Management)
- DNP - Advanced Nursing Practice
- DNP - Advanced Nursing Practice (Acute Care Pediatr...
- DNP - Advanced Nursing Practice (Adult-Gerontology ...
- DNP - Advanced Nursing Practice (Innovation Leaders...
- DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
- DNP - Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practi...
- DNP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- DNP - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Online Certificate Programs (34)
- Grad Certificate in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Prac...
- Grad Certificate in Addiction and Substance-Use Rel...
- Grad Certificate in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practit...
- Grad Certificate in Advanced Analytics in Higher Ed...
- Grad Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Grad Certificate in Applied Prevention Science
- Grad Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Grad Certificate in Biomimicry
- Grad Certificate in Clinical Research Management
- Grad Certificate in Corrections Management

- Annual Tuition: $27,350
- Median Salary: $59,200
- Accreditation: HLC
- School Type: Non-Profit
- Locations: Phoenix
Founded in 1865 and affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, Ottawa University is a private Baptist liberal arts university. It has campuses throughout the Midwest and Southwest, including one in Phoenix. The university comprises three schools: the School of Business, School of Arts and Sciences, and School of Education. A wide variety of online undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered at OU. Popular subjects include business administration, addiction counseling, English, health care management, nursing, psychology, counseling, human resources, and leadership and management. Classes are eight weeks and are 100 percent online. Coursework is delivered via the Blackboard online learning management system and is available 24/7. A sample class is available from the university’s website where students can try out all the aspects of the virtual classroom.
Online Bachelor's Degrees (76)
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Finance
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Global Operations
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - Social Enterprise ...
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics - Finance
Online Master's Degrees (22)
- Master in Accountancy
- Master of Arts in Counseling
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and Instru...
- Master of Arts in Education - Learning Technologies
- Master of Arts in Human Resources
- Master of Arts in Human Resources - Leadership and...
- Master of Arts in Human Resources - Health Care Man...
- Master of Arts in Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
Online Certificate Programs (1)

- Annual Tuition: $17,940
- Median Salary: $53,000
- Accreditation: HLC
- School Type: Non-Profit
- Locations: Prescott
Founded in 1966, Prescott College is a private liberal arts college located in Prescott, Arizona. The institution offers over 20 online college degrees and a variety of certificate programs. Popular programs include arts and letters, counseling, education, environmental studies, human development, and social justice & community organizing. Students at PC can design their coursework under the supervision and approval of their faculty advisor. An online orientation is provided for distance learners, where they become acquainted with those who will support them throughout their program and learn about the web-based resources available. Coursework is delivered via the Moodle online learning management system. Classes are intentionally kept small so students get sufficient time and assistance from instructors.
Online Bachelor's Degrees (9)
- Bachelor of Arts - Adventure Education
- Bachelor of Arts - Cultural and Regional Studies
- Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts in Education & Professional Educat...
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Community Development
- Bachelor of Fine Arts - Arts & Letters
Online Master's Degrees (13)
- M.A in Adventure Education
- M.A. in Arts & Humanities
- M.A. in Education
- M.A. in Environmental Studies
- M.A. in Social Justice & Community Organizing
- M.Ed in Secondary Education
- M.Ed. - School Counseling
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Principalship
- M.Ed.in Elementary Education
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Online Doctoral Degrees (1)
Online Certificate Programs (16)
- Arizona Department of Education Early Childhood Edu...
- Arizona Department of Education Reading Endorsement...
- Arizona Department of Education Structured English ...
- Certificate in Arizona Elementary Teaching Intern
- Certificate in Arizona Secondary Teaching Intern
- Certificate in Teacher Preparation: Early Childhood...
- Certificate in Teacher Preparation: Early Childhood...
- Certificate in Teacher Preparation: Elementary Educ...
- Certificate in Teacher Preparation: Secondary Educa...
- Certificate in Teacher Preparation: Special Education

- Annual Tuition: $10,200
- Median Salary: $51,500
- Accreditation: HLC and ABHE
- School Type: Non-Profit
- Locations: Phoenix
Arizona Christian University, established in 1960, is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona. Formerly affiliated with the Conservative Baptist Convention, in 2009, it transitioned to a nondenominational Christian liberal arts university. The institution offers several online bachelor’s degrees in subjects including business administration, elementary education, secondary education, family studies, and Christian ministries. Courses feature biblically integrated classes and a curriculum designed with a Christian worldview. Learning is asynchronous, and coursework can be accessed 24/7. Distance learners have access to tutoring and counseling services and may be eligible for financial aid.
Online Bachelor's Degrees (11)
- Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - En...
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Fi...
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Ma...
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Ma...
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Sp...
- Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – ...
Online Certificate Programs (2)
Comprehensive List of Accredited Online Schools in Arizona (39)
Arizona's most popular online undergraduate degree programs include liberal arts, psychology, nursing, and business administration. These and hundreds more programs can be affordably and conveniently completed across the 39 online institutions operating in the state. One of the state's most affordable options is the University of Phoenix, offering undergraduate tuition below $10,000 annually and degrees like a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or a Master of Arts in Education. These degrees, among others, can prepare Arizona residents for jobs in some of the state's most popular careers, in fields like healthcare, education, engineering, and appliance repair.
At a Glance:
- Ten Arizona schools charge less than $15,000 annually for in-state, online tuition. Three of those schools have options for degrees costing less than $10,000.
- Arizona scholarship opportunities include the Arizona Business & Professional Women's Foundation Scholarships, which assist women returning to complete degrees after educational interruption.
- Organizations like the Arizona Community Foundation School Tuition Organization focus on funding students from low-income backgrounds, and provided $2,660,861 of tuition relief to Arizona students in the 2017-18 school year.
References
- Arizona BPW Foundation. Accessed November 11, 2019. http://www.arizonabpwfoundation.org/.
- AFC School Tuition Organization. Arizona Community Foundation. Accessed November 11, 2019. https://www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/ACFSchoolTuitionOrganization.aspx.
- Data USA. Accessed November 11, 2019. https://datausa.io.