Colleges in Arizona
Arizona is served by three public universities: The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. These schools are governed by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Private higher education in Arizona is dominated by a large number of for-profit and “chain” (multi-site) universities. Only one traditional (single-site, non-profit, four-year) private college exists in Arizona (Prescott College). Arizona has a wide network of two-year vocational and community colleges. These colleges were governed historically by a separate statewide Board of Directors but, in 2002, the state legislature transferred almost all oversight authority to individual community college districts. The Maricopa County Community College District includes 11 community colleges throughout Maricopa County and is one of the largest in the nation.
Economics of Education in Arizona
Arizona’s universities serve as an economic engine for Arizona—with a total economic impact of some $6.5 billion. The universities contribute billions of dollars in economic benefits to the state economy. In recent studies, economists at each of the three state universities have estimated their respective institution’s statewide economic impact to be:
- ASU $3.2 billion (FY 2005)
- NAU $990 million (FY 2003)
- UA $4.75 billion (FY 2005)*
- Arizona University System: $8.94 billion
The universities compete for and win millions of dollars in annual research funding, most of which is spent directly in the Arizona economy. FY 2008 estimates of annual research expenditures:
- ASU $238 million
- NAU $81 million
- UA $530 million
- Arizona University System: $849 million
Universities provide among the most, if not the most, jobs for their communities. Total university jobs in FY2008:
- ASU 12,436
- NAU 3,899
- UA 14,576
- Total jobs created in the Arizona University System: 30,911
Each year, the universities graduate thousands. Degrees awarded between 2007-2008:
- ASU 14,444
- NAU 5,014
- UA 7,782
- Arizona University system total: 27,240
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