Best colleges in Tucson
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While endless desert and cactus first come to mind, Tucson is so much more. Surrounded by 5 beautiful mountain ranges in the Sonora desert, The Old Pueblo's scenic beauty is mirrored by its rich historic attractions, abundant wineries, and dynamic nightlife scene. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, Tucson offers over 18 colleges, universities, trade and vocational schools. and with countless majors, including film & science or even environmental hydrology, there are plenty of opportunities to put your degree to use. Plenty of employers like Raytheon Missile Systems, IBM, and Union Pacific Rail operate locally, and ManPowerGroup's national employment outlook survey projected job increases of 20%.
With its 215 art groups, 35 art galleries, and renown ballet company, it is impossible for you to not be inspired by the city named a "mini-mecca for the arts". But it's not just about the impeccable art scene. Explore the caves of Kartchner Caverns State Park; make 200 new friends and get a work out at the weekly Meet Me at Maynards 2-6 mile walk/run, or tap into your wild side with a visit to the Reid Park Zoo. With an average of 350 sunny days a year and 70 degree temperatures, you'll be gaining an unbeatable collegiate experience inside and outside the classroom. If you're looking for a city that keeps up with your thirst for nature and pulsing cultural spirit, Tucson is calling you.
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University of Arizona offers 548 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 10,858 students graduated with students earning 7,224 Bachelor's degrees, 2,325 Master's degrees, 992 Doctoral degrees, and 317 Certificates.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,148 students graduated with students earning 567 Associate's degrees, 307 Certificates, and 274 Bachelor's degrees.
Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 8 students graduated with students earning 8 Master's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Tucson
Brookline College-Tucson offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 35 students graduated with students earning 27 Associate's degrees, 6 Certificates, and 2 Bachelor's degrees.
Carrington College-Tucson offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 332 students graduated with students earning 293 Certificates, and 39 Associate's degrees.
Pima Community College offers 126 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 3,402 students graduated with students earning 1,794 Associate's degrees, and 1,608 Certificates.
Tohono O'odham Community College offers 32 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2022, 42 students graduated with students earning 36 Associate's degrees, and 6 Certificates.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Tucson
List of all colleges in Tucson
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | 25 : 1 | 49,403 | |
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Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 33 : 1 | 230 | |
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Aveda Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 229 | ||
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Carrington College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | 45 : 1 | 446 | |
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Arizona Academy of Beauty Tucson, AZ | 34 | ||