Top 10 Private Colleges in Arizona

Arizona students are fortunate in having a wealth of private colleges to select from, many with national acclaim and recognition. Institutions are varied and span from liberal arts educations to law degrees. All of the top 10 described below (not in ranking order), offer associate and bachelor's degree programs. Some extend and provide post-graduate master's and doctoral degrees. The majority offer flexible, distance-learning programs that allow students to study online, during weekends and at night.
  1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    • Embry-Riddle is rated No. 1 in the U.S. for obtaining an aerospace or aviation degree. Students at the four-year, private coed college pursue a degree on the bachelor's or master's level.

      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
      3700 Willow Creek Road
      Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
      928-777-3728
      http://www.embryriddle.edu

    Grand Canyon University

    • Grand Canyon is a four-year Christian college that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business, education, nursing and health sciences, and liberal arts. Fortune Magazine has ranked the school as one of the top five online colleges.

      Grand Canyon University
      3300 W. Camelback Road
      Phoenix, AZ 85017
      888-261-2393
      http://www.gcu.edu/clgbrd

    Thunderbird School of Global Management

    • The renowned Thunderbird School is consistently ranked as No. 1 for international business studies. In addition to classroom learning, the school is a top choice for executive and distance learning. A Thunderbird certificate of studies or master's degree is an esteemed accomplishment and is exceptionally respected by corporations worldwide.

      Thunderbird School of Global Management
      1 Global Place
      Glendale, AZ 85306-6000
      602-978-7000
      http://www.thunderbird.edu/

    University of Advancing Technology

    • As its website states, the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) was founded for "techno-geeks." Students can earn a bachelor's or master's degree in arts or sciences in more than 21 areas, including digital media, game art, animation, robotics, technology forensics and more.

      University of Advancing Technology
      2625 W. Baseline Road
      Tempe, AZ 85283-1056
      800-658-5744
      http://www.uat.edu

    Prescott College

    • Prescott is a four-year liberal arts college that provides a coed educational environment to earn a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Prescott is a great institution for students who wish to pursue a profession as an educator.

      Prescott College
      220 Grove Ave.
      Prescott, AZ 86301
      928-778-2090
      http://www.prescott.edu

    Western International University

    • Students select Western International to focus on business and technology in preparation to pursue leadership roles in corporations nationwide. Many students are adult working professionals pursuing certificates, associate, bachelor's and master's degrees to pursue careers in accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing and finance.

      Western International University
      9215 N. Black Canyon Highway
      Phoenix, AZ 85021-2718
      602-943-2311
      http://www.west.edu

    Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture

    • The famous Taliesin School of Architecture provides accredited degrees to earn a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) or Master of Architecture (M.Arch). Taliesin undergraduates become licensed architects and enter the profession upon graduation, or elect to continue with advanced graduate-level studies.

      Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture
      P.O. Box 4430
      Scottsdale, AZ 85261
      480-860-2700
      http://www.taliesin.edu/

    The Art Center Design College

    • This Tucson-based college is a four-year institution that offers certificate, associate and bachelor's degrees in advertising, animation, fine art, illustration, interior design, photography, landscape architecture and more.

      The Art Center Design College
      2525 N. Country Club Road
      Tucson, AZ 85716
      800-825-8753
      http://www.theartcenter.edu/index.html

    International Baptist College

    • Students at International Baptist College receive a Christian seminary education based on foundational theology and how it can be applied in ministry. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

      International Baptist College
      2211 W. German Road
      Chandler, AZ 85286
      480-245-7970
      http://www. ibconline.edu

    Phoenix School of Law

    • Phoenix Law is nationally recognized for preparing its students with an educational experience based on best practices in legal education. Coursework incorporates clinical mediation training and practices, externship experience and mentorship by practicing attorneys. Students earn a Jurist Doctorate degree, accredited by the American Bar Association.

      Phoenix School of Law
      4041 N. Central Ave., Suite 100
      Phoenix, AZ 85012
      602-682-6800
      http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/about/

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