Best Online Project Management Programs in Buckeye, AZ (2026)

Buckeye, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering project management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,870 to $6,870 per year for indexed programs. Buckeye has a population of about 99,844. Median household income is $98,778 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning project management-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Project Management Schools to Buckeye

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

#1

Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ 20.8 miles from Buckeye 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 27.7 miles from Buckeye BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ 29.5 miles from Buckeye 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

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 30.1 miles from Buckeye BOC Score 33.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, AZ 30.9 miles from Buckeye
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Brookline College-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ 31.9 miles from Buckeye BOC Score 37.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,576
Avg net price $30,072/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 32.1 miles from Buckeye BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chamberlain University-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 32.4 miles from Buckeye BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $40,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Project Management Wages Near Buckeye

Buckeye 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Project Management Specialist$100,780Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$97,561
Construction Manager$118,350Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$114,569
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,720Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$164,298

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.


Buckeye at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,844Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,778Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.1%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 project management schools are near Buckeye, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering project management programs near Buckeye. The closest is Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale, AZ (28.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mesa Community College (44.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying project management roles near Buckeye?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying project management-related roles near Buckeye are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,720), Construction Manager ($118,350), Project Management Specialist ($100,780). 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 Avondale instead of Buckeye?

Avondale, AZ is 18.7 miles from Buckeye and has its own set of local project management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Buckeye an affordable place to study project management?

Buckeye’s median household income of $98,778 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Buckeye 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 Buckeye

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.