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Best Value Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Dine College stands out with the lowest net cost at $10,218 among Arizona's Teacher Education programs, though its 5.50% graduation rate raises completion concerns. Arizona State University Campus Immersion offers the strongest return on investment, with graduates earning $38,742 annually against a net cost of $13,670. The state's growing tech sector, anchored by Intel and Banner Health, creates demand for STEM educators, while Arizona's bilingual student population drives need for specialized teaching methodologies. Public universities consistently outperform private institutions in both affordability and graduation rates, with Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona maintaining graduation rates above 55% while keeping costs under $16,000.
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Programs
$10,218 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$35,796
Avg. Program Earnings
40.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $38,742 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $13,571 $34,651 $9,552 19.5%
3 $14,922 $36,741 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
4 $15,960 $36,815 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
5 $21,931 $31,388 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
6 $35,081 $36,437 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%
7 $10,218 $1,410 5.5%
8 $20,906 $35,685 35.9% 98.4%
9 $32,383 $34,697 41.4% 70.1%
10 $16,828 $13,500 42.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between public and private schools?

Public universities like Arizona State (67.80%) and University of Arizona (65.90%) maintain much higher completion rates than private institutions. University of Phoenix shows just 19.50% graduation rate despite moderate costs, while Grand Canyon University achieves 43.00% with higher expenses at $21,931 net cost.

How do earnings compare across different institution types?

Arizona State University graduates lead with $38,742 in median earnings, followed closely by University of Arizona at $36,815. Grand Canyon University graduates earn the least at $31,388 despite paying $21,931 in net costs, creating a poor value proposition.

Does debt burden vary significantly between programs?

University of Phoenix carries the highest debt load at $37,482, while Arizona State maintains reasonable debt at $16,238 despite strong outcomes. Public institutions generally keep debt under $20,000, with Northern Arizona University at $16,639.

Where do acceptance rates indicate program selectivity?

Ottawa University-Surprise operates most selectively with 28.66% acceptance, while Prescott College accepts 98.38% of applicants. Most public universities maintain moderate selectivity, with Arizona State accepting 89.75% and University of Arizona at 86.76%.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.