Best Online Education Programs in Prescott Valley, AZ (2026)

Prescott Valley, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering education programs. Prescott Valley has a population of about 48,048. Median household income is $70,793 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $103,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Prescott Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Prescott Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 8.7 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 57.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Prescott College

Prescott, AZ 9.8 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 36.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,359
Avg net price $22,583/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 55.2 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 60.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 59.2 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 66.2 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ 67.1 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 27.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $33,393/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 67.7 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ 68.0 miles from Prescott Valley BOC Score 30.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,612
Avg net price $32,839/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,098
Out‑of‑state$35,098
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Prescott Valley

Prescott Valley is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$48,590Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$49,430
Elementary School Teacher$47,400Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$48,220
Middle School Teacher$47,590Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$48,413
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$78,520AZ statewide$79,878
Education Administrator, K-12$82,120Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$83,540
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$103,280AZ statewide$105,066
Tutor$46,230Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$47,030
Educational and Career Counselor$57,200Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$58,189

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.


Prescott Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,048Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,793Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Yavapai County2,018 workers, 101 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Prescott Valley, AZ?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Prescott Valley are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Prescott Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Prescott Valley are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,280), Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,120), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,520). 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 Prescott instead of Prescott Valley?

Prescott, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott Valley and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Prescott Valley an affordable place to study education?

Prescott Valley’s median household income of $70,793 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Prescott Valley:

Data verified: July 23, 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.