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Cheapest Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

University of Phoenix-Arizona offers the lowest net price at $13,571 for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, while University of Arizona graduates earn $52,107 annually despite a higher cost. Arizona's growing tech sector, anchored by companies like Intel and Raytheon, creates opportunities for small business owners serving enterprise clients. The $8,360 price gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects the divide between for-profit and public institutions in the state.
5
Programs
$13,571 – $21,931
Net Price Range
$41,463
Avg. Program Earnings
47.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,571 $9,552 19.5%
2 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $20,913 $19,430 39.3% 91.5%
5 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Arizona entrepreneurship programs?

University of Arizona graduates earn $52,107 annually compared to Grand Canyon University's $33,993, a difference of over $18,000. This 53% earnings premium likely reflects Arizona State's research university status and stronger alumni networks in Phoenix and Tucson business communities.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private entrepreneurship programs?

Public universities show significantly higher completion rates, with Arizona State at 67.8% and University of Arizona at 65.9%. For-profit institutions like University of Phoenix graduate only 19.5% of students, while Grand Canyon University reaches 43%.

Does attending Arizona State justify the higher cost over University of Phoenix?

Arizona State costs just $99 more annually at $13,670 but delivers a 67.8% graduation rate versus Phoenix's 19.5%. The nearly 50 percentage point difference in completion rates makes Arizona State the better value despite similar pricing.

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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.