Best colleges for Natural Sciences in Arizona
Ranked by graduates a year
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Estrella Mountain Community College and Mohave Community College award the most Natural Sciences degrees and certificates in Arizona: 176, 143 and 11 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Arizona colleges offer Natural Sciences and award 872 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Natural Sciences program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study of natural phenomena. It encompasses various scientific disciplines, including both physical and life sciences, providing students with a comprehensive…
13 institutions offering Natural Sciences in Arizona
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Community College Mesa Public | — | 193 | 16% | — | — |
| 2 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler Public | — | 176 | 30% | — | — |
| 3 | Glendale Community College Glendale Public | — | 146 | 16% | — | — |
| 4 | Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale Public | — | 143 | 32% | — | — |
| 5 | Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix Public | — | 57 | 19% | — | — |
| 6 | Phoenix College Phoenix Public | — | 55 | 14% | — | — |
| 7 | South Mountain Community College Phoenix Public | — | 33 | 16% | — | — |
| 8 | Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale Public | — | 32 | 17% | — | — |
| 9 | Rio Salado College Tempe Public | — | 18 | 9% | — | — |
| 10 | Mohave Community College Kingman Public | — | 11 | 38% | — | — |
| 11 | GateWay Community College Phoenix Public | — | 4 | 29% | — | — |
| 12 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public | — | 3 | 68% | — | — |
| 13 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | — | 1 | 68% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Natural Sciences degrees in Arizona
Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler Public | 176 | Not reported |
| 2 | Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale Public | 143 | Not reported |
| 3 | Mohave Community College Kingman Public | 11 | Not reported |
| 4 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 8 Arizona colleges offering Natural Sciences
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | 193 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | 146 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | 57 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 55 |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | Public | 33 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | 32 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | 18 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | Public | 4 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).
Top skills
What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Arizona
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Natural Sciences programs in Arizona.
Which Arizona colleges award the most Natural Sciences degrees?+
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (176 graduates a year), Estrella Mountain Community College (143 graduates a year) and Mohave Community College (11 graduates a year) award the most Natural Sciences degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Arizona colleges offer Natural Sciences.
How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in Arizona?+
The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Arizona is $132,900 (median $124,920), across about 900 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Natural Sciences program?+
The Natural Sciences program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study of natural phenomena. It encompasses various scientific disciplines, including both physical and life sciences, providing students with a comprehensive…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+
The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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