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Rural Colleges in Arizona

7 schools in Arizona. See our methodology.

Scottsdale Community College graduates earn $47,905 annually, nearly $13,000 more than any other rural Arizona institution in this group. This earnings advantage reflects the college's proximity to Arizona's tech corridor, where Intel and Raytheon maintain major operations. The state's seven rural colleges serve 18,006 students with costs ranging from $4,156 to $14,380 annually. Mohave Community College in Kingman leads graduation rates at 29.9 percent, while Dine College faces unique challenges with just a 5.5 percent completion rate. These schools connect rural communities to Arizona's expanding economy through the Arizona Promise Program, which provides tuition assistance for community college students. Central Arizona College offers the lowest net price at $4,591, making higher education accessible in Coolidge. The earnings range spans $29,188 to $47,905, showing how location and industry connections shape graduate outcomes across Arizona's rural educational network.
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Avg. Graduation Rate

Rural Colleges in Arizona

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# School Setting Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 Rural-Fringe 4,274 $14,380 23.8%
2 Rural-Fringe 2,750 $6,806 29.9%
3 Rural-Fringe 4,892 $4,591 23.5%
4 Rural-Fringe 2,575 $12,455 22.5%
5 Rural-Remote 984 $4,156 10.3%
6 Rural-Remote 1,024 $9,251 8.3%
7 Rural-Remote 1,507 $10,218 5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scottsdale Community College graduates earn so much more?

Scottsdale Community College graduates average $47,905 annually, nearly $13,000 above the next highest earner. The college's location near Arizona's tech industry gives students access to Intel, Raytheon, and Banner Health career opportunities that rural counterparts lack.

How do graduation rates compare across Arizona's rural colleges?

Mohave Community College leads with a 29.9 percent graduation rate, while rates drop to just 5.5 percent at Dine College. The 24.4 percentage point gap reflects varying student populations and institutional resources across Arizona's rural communities.

Is the Arizona Promise Program helping rural students?

The Arizona Promise Program provides tuition assistance for community college students statewide. With costs ranging from $4,156 to $14,380 at rural colleges, this support makes education accessible in communities like Coolidge and Kingman where economic opportunities are limited.

Does enrollment size affect graduation success?

Central Arizona College enrolls 4,892 students and maintains a 23.5 percent graduation rate, while smaller Tohono O'odham Community College serves 984 students with just 10.3 percent graduating. Size alone doesn't determine success in rural Arizona education.

Where do rural college graduates find the best job prospects?

Graduates near urban areas like Scottsdale earn $47,905 compared to $29,188 at remote Dine College. Arizona's expanding tech sector with companies like Intel creates regional wage differences of nearly $19,000 between rural college graduates.

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