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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona

7 Schools Ranked
$43,666 Average Earnings
$22,945 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Arizona

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$50,608 Average Earnings
$33,058 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the best school for computer science students in Arizona.

On average, students take out $33,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $146. Once they receive their degree, UOPX - Arizona graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,608 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
$48,396 Average Earnings
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $174 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Grand Canyon University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,396 during the early years of their career.

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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$46,654 Average Earnings
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona list.

Degree recipients from University of Arizona accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $407 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Arizona graduates make an average of $46,654 annually.

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$49,374 Average Earnings
$24,436 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,436 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $329.After graduating from ASU - Tempe, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,374 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
$34,116 Average Earnings
$14,657 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Pima Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Arizona.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,657 in student loans.After graduating from Pima County Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,116 during the early years of their career.

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#6

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
$51,609 Average Earnings
$42,145 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, DeVry University - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

Degree recipients from DeVry University - Arizona accumulate an average of $42,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $163 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, DeVry University - Arizona graduates make an average of $51,609 annually.

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#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
$43,197 Average Earnings
$22,450 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,450 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $324 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NAU graduates make an average of $43,197 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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