Tempe residents are among the most educated in the metropolitan area. More than 40 percent of Tempe’s residents, over the age of 25, hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Another 14 percent have a graduate degree. The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering graduates more engineers than any other school in the nation. 

This means that technology businesses looking for well-informed, well-trained employees will likely find them in Tempe. With more than a dozen trade schools, colleges and universities within Tempe, employers will have no problem helping their workers continue their education. This is just a sampling of the many choices:

Arizona State University

Tempe is home to the main campus of Arizona State University. With about 51,600 students and 12,000 employees, the university brings research, advanced education and new businesses to Tempe. Visit www.asu.edu.

Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. programs are available at the university’s colleges, which include: Barrett Honors College, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, College of Education, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Public Programs, Division of Undergraduate Academic Services (DUAS), Graduate College, Herberger College of Fine Arts, and the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Maricopa Community College District

Headquartered in Tempe, these twelve colleges in Maricopa County offer six degrees programs, including Associate in Arts (AA); Associate in Science (AS); Associate in Applied Science (AAS); Associate in Business (ABus); Associate in General Studies (AGS); and Associate in Transfer Partnership (ATP). Certificates of Completion are offered in diverse occupational areas. At the end of an academic year, the colleges award more than 4,000 degrees and 10,000 certificates. This college is nationally recognized for providing courses tailored to area businesses.  

Rio Salado College

A two-year college, Rio Salado offers programs in general education designed to get students ready for a major university. Rio Salado College is known as the college without walls because it holds classes in so many locations throughout the metropolitan area.

University of Phoenix

More than 100 campuses nationwide, University of Phoenix provides bachelor and masters degrees in business, technology, education, nursing, health care, management, counseling, and criminal justice, among others. This university primarily serves working adults.

Collins College

Operating for more than 20 years, Collins College specializes in training graphic designers and computer animation experts. Degree programs include Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Page Design, Computer Graphics, Animation, Computer Network Technology, Game Design, and Media Arts, Film and HDTV and Motion Graphics and Visual FX. It is one of the nation’s largest schools of its kind.

Lamson Junior College

Certifications for those interested in business, legal studies, accounting, or the medical field are available at Lamson College. This school trains paralegals, medical assistants and other support staff. Conveniently located on Scottsdale Road, just north of ASU and Loop 202 in Tempe, Lamson College has day and evening programs. The college has been training workers since 1889.

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers  

Learn the latest in Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, Oracle, Linux, Novell, Lotus, internet security and internet design at the Tempe location of New Horizons Computer Learning Center. With more than 160 branches across the country, it is easy to offer national training opportunities to employees.

Ottawa University

Ottawa University, with several campuses in and around Tempe, offers high quality liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community integrating faith, learning and life. The University serves students of traditional age, adult learners and organizations through undergraduate and graduate programs.

University of Advancing Computer Technology

University of Advancing Technology offers associate, bachelor, and masters degrees as well as industry certifications in today’s most cutting edge technology. Software engineering, multimedia, technology commerce and applied technology programs are offered.