Best Online Teaching Schools Near Apache Junction, AZ (2026)

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

Apache Junction, Arizona has 4 accredited schools offering online teaching programs. Apache Junction has a population of about 39,746. Median household income is $58,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning online teaching-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $127,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Online Teaching Schools to Apache Junction

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

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 17.6 miles from Apache Junction
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
27.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $15,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 23%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 22.9 miles from Apache Junction
  • 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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#3

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 27.6 miles from Apache Junction
  • 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

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 35.2 miles from Apache Junction
  • 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

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#5

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 123.9 miles from Apache Junction
  • 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

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

Online Teaching Wages Near Apache Junction

Apache Junction 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)
Instructional Coordinators $65,340 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,253
Training and Development Specialists $66,710 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,579
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,180 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,289
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,570 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,667
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $78,520 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,012
Training and Development Managers $127,900 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $123,814
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $71,230 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $68,955
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,070 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,119

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.

Apache Junction at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,746 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,619 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.2% 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 online teaching schools are near Apache Junction, AZ?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering online teaching programs near Apache Junction. The closest is American InterContinental University System in Chandler, AZ (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grand Canyon University (35.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying online teaching roles near Apache Junction?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying online teaching-related roles near Apache Junction are: Training and Development Managers ($127,900), Education Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,520), Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary ($71,230). 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 Mesa instead of Apache Junction?

Mesa, AZ is 10.6 miles from Apache Junction and has its own set of local online teaching programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Apache Junction an affordable place to study online teaching?

Apache Junction’s median household income of $58,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction

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

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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