Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Phoenix, AZ (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Phoenix, Arizona has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs. Phoenix has a population of about 1,624,832. Median household income is $77,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $130,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Phoenix

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Phoenix, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Phoenix city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Phoenix. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 4.7 miles from Phoenix
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 12.0 miles from Phoenix
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona digital forensics page.

Digital Forensics Wages Near Phoenix

Phoenix is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $130,360 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $126,196
Computer Occupations, All Other $110,590 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $107,057
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $98,860 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,702
Forensic Science Technicians $65,220 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,136
Computer Systems Analysts $103,770 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $100,455
Computer Network Support Specialists $72,600 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,281
Private Detectives and Investigators $64,400 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,343
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,730 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $90,736

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Phoenix at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 1,624,832 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,041 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Phoenix, AZ?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Phoenix. The closest is Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (75.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Phoenix?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Phoenix are: Information Security Analysts ($130,360), Computer Occupations, All Other ($110,590), Computer Systems Analysts ($103,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Glendale instead of Phoenix?

Glendale, AZ is 7.8 miles from Phoenix and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Phoenix an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Phoenix’s median household income of $77,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Phoenix while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Phoenix

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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