Best Public Policy Schools Near Avondale, AZ (2026)

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

Avondale, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs. Avondale has a population of about 90,644. Median household income is $81,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $125,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Avondale

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 22.6 miles from Avondale
  • 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

#2

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 23.6 miles from Avondale
  • 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 Arizona

Tucson, AZ 112.7 miles from Avondale
  • 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

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

Public Policy Wages Near Avondale

Avondale 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)
Political Scientists $114,320 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $110,668
Management Analysts $94,900 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,868
Economists $125,160 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $121,162
Social and Community Service Managers $79,200 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,670
Survey Researchers $59,210 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,318
Compliance Officers $74,240 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $71,868
General and Operations Managers $98,610 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,460
Financial and Investment Analysts $94,700 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,675

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.

Avondale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 90,644 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,260 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% 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 public policy schools are near Avondale, AZ?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Avondale. The closest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe, AZ (22.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Digital Immersion (23.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Avondale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Avondale are: Economists ($125,160), Political Scientists ($114,320), General and Operations Managers ($98,610). 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 Goodyear instead of Avondale?

Goodyear, AZ is 8.9 miles from Avondale and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Avondale an affordable place to study public policy?

Avondale’s median household income of $81,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avondale 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 Avondale

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

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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