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General Studies programs in Arizona

22 colleges in Arizona offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Arizona Western College, Yavapai College, and Coconino Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Arizona Western College

    Yuma, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,983
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,857
  • Yavapai College

    Prescott, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,683
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,890
  • Coconino Community College

    Flagstaff, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,996
    Graduation rate
    24%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,420
  • Eastern Arizona College

    Thatcher, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,197
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,018
  • Cochise County Community College District

    Sierra Vista, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,929
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,033
  • Rio Salado College

    Tempe, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,341
    Graduation rate
    9%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,015
  • Pima Community College

    Tucson, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,405
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,810
  • Estrella Mountain Community College

    Avondale, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,254
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,356
  • Central Arizona College

    Coolidge, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,714
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,513
  • Mesa Community College

    Mesa, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,132
    Graduation rate
    16%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,034
  • Glendale Community College

    Glendale, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,650
    Graduation rate
    16%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,108
  • Mohave Community College

    Kingman, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,974
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $35,522
  • South Mountain Community College

    Phoenix, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,780
    Graduation rate
    16%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,825
  • Northland Pioneer College

    Holbrook, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,240
    Graduation rate
    22%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,199
  • Paradise Valley Community College

    Phoenix, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,180
    Graduation rate
    19%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,196
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College

    Chandler, AZ · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,726
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,111
  • Phoenix College

    Phoenix, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,055
    Graduation rate
    14%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,870
  • Scottsdale Community College

    Scottsdale, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,336
    Graduation rate
    17%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,905
  • Arizona State University Campus Immersion

    Tempe, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $14,967
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,668
  • GateWay Community College

    Phoenix, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,339
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,147
  • Dine College

    Tsaile, AZ · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,057
    Graduation rate
    13%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,188
  • University of Phoenix-Arizona

    Phoenix, AZ · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,520
    Graduation rate
    21%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,752

Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).