Phoenix Relocation Guide

More than 445,000 students are enrolled in institutions of higher education in Phoenix, which offers a variety of public and private universities, and a nationally recognized network of community colleges. Arizona State University has several primary locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area (with its main campus in Tempe), and there are numerous private colleges that offer associates, bachelors and graduate degrees in many different specialty areas. There are plenty of opportunities for higher education in Tucson as well, which offers a variety of public and private universities, a large network of community colleges, and a diverse offering of career and training schools. In particular, the University of Arizona, which has its main campus in Tucson, is one of the largest research-heavy institutions in the U.S. The University of Arizona is also ranked second in research and development expenditures among 11 cities of similar size and 17th in the nation. Pima Community College has six campuses as well as a variety of Learning/Educa- tion Centers in southern Arizona that offer on-campus, alternative and online courses. There are also numerous private colleges that offer associates, bachelors and grad- uate degrees in many different specialty areas. And, Arizona State University’s main campus in Tempe is about 90 minutes away. See below for a listing of higher education choices in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, including address, phone, website, college information, degree programs/specialties, tuition (if available), and enrollment (if avail- able). For more information about specific programs and fees, contact the college.

four-year or graduate degree program….” American Indian College (AIC) is “committed to the concept of education as developmental growth, specifically spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical. The Chris- tian philosophy of learning is the center of educational philosophy at AIC. AIC offers Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Christian ministry, business and elementary education.

fitness trainer, massage therapy, medical administrative assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and veterinary assis- tant, medical billing and coding, medical lab technician, medical radiography, nursing, physical therapy technician, and respiratory care. Tuition varies per program.

DeVry University 2149 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix 85021 602-749-4500; www.phx.devry.edu

Argosy University 2233 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix 85021 602-216-2600; 866-216-2777 www.argosy.edu

With three campuses in the Valley of the Sun—Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa—DeVry University offers courses in business admin- istration, computer information systems, engineering, network and communications management, and management as well as professional graduate certificates in business, office management and health information technology. Fortis College 555 N. 18th Street, 110, Phoenix 85006 602-254-3099; www.fortis.edu Fortis college offers education and certifi- cations in a variety of vocations in medical disciplines, including emergency medicine; medical assisting, billing and coding; dentistry and practical nursing. With 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations being healthcare related, a degree program from Fortis can get you employed in a field with promise. Grand Canyon University 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85017 602-639-7500; 800-800-9776; www.gcu.edu Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon Univer- sity is a small, private liberal arts university offering a full range of liberal arts and profes- sional programs at the bachelor’s level and master’s degree level. Programs include online education, online degree programs, campus-based classes, MBA degree programs and an Executive MBA. The private univer- sity serves about 19,000 students on campus and another 60,000 online.

Argosy University has multiple locations across the U.S. as well as an online division, offering undergraduate, graduate and post- graduate degrees. The Phoenix location offers professional certificates, programs and doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in the college of psychology/behavioral sciences; college of education; college of business; and college of health sciences. Arizona State University (ASU) University Dr. and Mill Ave., Tempe 85287 480-965-9011; www.asu.edu Arizona State University (ASU) is a “single, unified institution comprising four differ- entiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environ- mental health of the communities it serves,” with research that is “inspired by real world application, blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disci- plines.”ASU’s main campus is in Tempe, with several other campuses in the Phoenix metro area, including a large downtown campus. Academic offerings include more than 250 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus a range of certificate programs. Carrington College 8503 N. 27th Ave., A, Phoenix 85051 2701 W. Bethany Home, Phoenix 85017 602-864-1571; www.carrington.edu Carrington offers degree and diploma programs in healthcare, dental and veterinary career fields, and operates several campuses across the western United States.Programs at the Phoenix campus include dental assistant,

PHOENIX American Indian College of the Assemblies of God 10020 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85021 602-944-3335; www.aicag.edu

Maricopa Community Colleges 2411 W. 14th St., Tempe 85281 480-731-8000; www.maricopa.edu

“Arizona has a wealth of higher education resources that provide plenty of opportu- nity – whether you’re looking for continuing education, customized training, [or] a

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