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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Arizona

23 accredited institutions in Arizona offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23
Colleges
6,042
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Arizona

1
PublicBachelor's
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
2,031
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Arizona
Tucson
798
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$11,546
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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3
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
747
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$16,390
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$17,858
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
654
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
435
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$11,015
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale
255
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Pima Community College
Tucson
219
Graduates/yr
$2,208
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Mesa Community College
Mesa
219
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Glendale Community College
Glendale
198
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Phoenix College
Phoenix
141
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Central Arizona College
Coolidge
60
Graduates/yr
$2,250
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
51
Graduates/yr
$2,352
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Arizona Western College
Yuma
45
Graduates/yr
$2,820
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista
45
Graduates/yr
$2,232
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Yavapai College
Prescott
33
Graduates/yr
$2,838
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Prescott College
Prescott
33
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$33,960
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$18,916
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arizona Christian University
Glendale
21
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$32,497
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$24,298
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Mohave Community College
Kingman
21
Graduates/yr
$1,944
In-State Tuition
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19
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Bryan University
Tempe
15
Graduates/yr
$12,143
Tuition
15%
Grad Rate
$17,635
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
GateWay Community College
Phoenix
9
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicBachelor's
Dine College
Tsaile
6
Graduates/yr
$1,320
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix
3
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott
3
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$40,680
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$34,045
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Arizona

Arizona has 23 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 6,042 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arizona residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.