Colleges in Phoenix, Arizona
There are at least 35 colleges in Phoenix, listed and described below. These schools represent 33,467 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 19,216 full-time students, and a reported 82 dorm rooms.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Phoenix; see particularly Tempe colleges.
The largest schools here include Phoenix College, Paradise Valley Community College, GateWay Community College Phoenix and South Mountain Community College.
Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Arizona Colleges.
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DeVry University
Phoenix, Arizona
Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Brown Mackie College
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers degree and certificate programs in business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology. Located at 18 campuses throughout the U.S.

Sanford Brown College
Phoenix, Arizona
Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

Everest College
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

The Art Institutes
Phoenix, Arizona
The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

Fortis College
Phoenix, Arizona
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

Kaplan College KHE
Phoenix, Arizona
Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.
Argosy University
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

Western International University
Phoenix, Arizona
Established in 1978, WIU has multiple locations in the Phoenix area plus one in Fort Huachuca. Flexible course schedules for adult learners. Variety of degree programs.

Collins College
Phoenix, Arizona
Originally a graphic design school started over 35 years ago, Collins College has expanded into several additional design and arts programs tailored for career-minded students.

Brookline College
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers career training and undergraduate degree programs in a variety of fields. Located at three Arizona campus sites and one in New Mexico.

CollegeAmerica
Phoenix, Arizona
For the past 40+ years, CollegeAmerica has provided education to students looking to jump start their careers in a particular field. Classes form monthly and admission is open.

Empire Beauty Schools
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

Anthem College
Phoenix, Arizona
Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.

Carrington College
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers degree and certificate programs in medical, dental, and information technology disciplines. Main campus in Phoenix, Arizona and eight satellite campuses spread across six western states.

Refrigeration School Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Offers career training in technical fields. Located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Avalon School of Cosmetology
Phoenix, Arizona
Get started on your career with training from Avalon School of Cosmetology. You can earn your diploma in cosmetology in just over a year at one of our three convenient campuses.

Arizona School of Massage Therapy
Phoenix, Arizona
Accredited massage and esthetician programs in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Flexible schedules available.

Steiner Institute of Esthetics
Phoenix, Arizona
Achieve the career of your dreams with an education from Steiner Institute of Esthetics. We offer programs leading to rewarding careers in massage therapy, skin care, electrology, and paramedical skin care.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
GateWay Community College Phoenix
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
IIA College Phoenix
4240 W. Bethany Home Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85019-1600
Maricopa Skill Center
1245 E Buckeye
Phoenix, Arizona 85034-4101
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Phoenix College
1202 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
4011 S 16th St
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
American Indian College of the Assemblies of God
10020 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
American Institute of Technology
440 S 54th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85043-4729
Arizona Board of Regents
2020 N Central Ave Ste 230
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
301 E Bethany Home Rd Ste A100
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phoenix Seminary
4222 E Thomas Rd Ste 400
Phoenix, Arizona 85018-7607
Regency Beauty Institute-Phoenix
10217 N. Metro Pkwy W.
Phoenix, Arizona 85710
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
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| Avondale Colleges | 5 | 35,883 | 6,233 | |
| Chandler Colleges | 6 | 176,581 | 10,718 | |
| Glendale Colleges | 4 | 218,812 | 21,097 | 606 |
| Mesa Colleges | 15 | 396,375 | 26,109 | |
| Scottsdale Colleges | 9 | 202,705 | 11,002 | |
| Tempe Colleges | 12 | 158,625 | 72,715 | 9,275 |
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