Best Real Estate Schools Near Maricopa, AZ (2026)

Maricopa, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering real estate programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,281 per year for indexed programs. Maricopa has a population of about 62,986. Median household income is $94,208 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning real estate-related role is Real Estate Broker at a median $74,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Real Estate Schools to Maricopa

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

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 23.4 miles from Maricopa
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,825
Avg net price $12,780/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 25.3 miles from Maricopa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 25.6 miles from Maricopa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 33.1 miles from Maricopa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 37.7 miles from Maricopa
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Real Estate Wages Near Maricopa

Maricopa 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)
Real Estate Sales Agent$60,890Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$58,945
Real Estate Broker$74,260Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$71,888
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$64,290Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$62,236

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.


Maricopa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population62,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$94,208Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%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 real estate schools are near Maricopa, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering real estate programs near Maricopa. The closest is South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ (23.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Glendale Community College (37.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying real estate roles near Maricopa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles near Maricopa are: Real Estate Broker ($74,260), Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($64,290), Real Estate Sales Agent ($60,890). 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 Casa Grande instead of Maricopa?

Casa Grande, AZ is 17.5 miles from Maricopa and has its own set of local real estate programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Maricopa an affordable place to study real estate?

Maricopa’s median household income of $94,208 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maricopa 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 Maricopa

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.