Best English Schools Near Marana, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marana, Arizona has 4 accredited schools offering english programs. Marana has a population of about 54,487. Median household income is $108,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning english-related role is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $76,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Marana

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Marana, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marana 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 Marana. 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

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 18.4 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 81.5 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 83.8 miles from Marana
  • 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

#4

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 83.9 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 192.3 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ 195.3 miles from Marana
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,857
Avg net price $8,983/yr
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  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ 256.1 miles from Marana
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,522
Avg net price $5,974/yr
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  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Marana

Marana is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). 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)
Writers and Authors $47,990 Tucson, AZ $49,525
Editors $59,420 Tucson, AZ $61,321
Technical Writers $75,070 Tucson, AZ $77,472
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $76,990 AZ statewide $79,453
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,940 Tucson, AZ $52,570
Public Relations Specialists $61,630 Tucson, AZ $63,602
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,540 Tucson, AZ $61,445
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,500 Tucson, AZ $62,436

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.

Marana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,487 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $108,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Marana, AZ?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering english programs near Marana. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (18.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Digital Immersion (83.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Marana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Marana are: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,990), Technical Writers ($75,070), Public Relations Specialists ($61,630). 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 Oro Valley instead of Marana?

Oro Valley, AZ is 10.5 miles from Marana and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marana an affordable place to study english?

Marana’s median household income of $108,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marana 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 Marana

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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