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Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Arizona

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

Dine College offers Arizona's most affordable Teacher Education program at just $10,218 net cost, creating an enormous $24,863 price gap with Ottawa University-Surprise at the high end. Arizona State University graduates earn $39,369 annually, the highest among state programs, while maintaining strong 67.80% completion rates. Arizona's growing tech sector and expanding K-12 enrollment create steady demand for specialized subject teachers, particularly in STEM fields where companies like Intel partner with schools for curriculum development.
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Programs
$10,218 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$37,136
Avg. Program Earnings
43.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,218 $1,410 5.5%
2 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
4 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
5 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
6 $32,383 $34,697 41.4% 70.1%
7 $35,081 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive teacher education programs?

Public institutions dominate the affordable end, with Dine College at $10,218 and three major state universities under $16,000 net cost. Private colleges command premium prices, with Ottawa University-Surprise reaching $35,081 and Arizona Christian at $32,383, reflecting smaller class sizes and specialized programming.

How do graduation rates vary across Arizona's teacher preparation programs?

Arizona State University leads with 67.80% completion rates, followed by University of Arizona at 65.90%. Private institutions show mixed results, with Grand Canyon University at 43.00% and Ottawa University-Surprise struggling at just 22.50% completion.

Where do Arizona teacher education graduates earn the highest starting salaries?

Arizona State University graduates command $39,369 annually, outpacing Northern Arizona University at $37,717 and University of Arizona at $36,398. Grand Canyon University graduates earn $35,060, the lowest among programs with available salary data.

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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.