Best Risk Management Schools Near Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Scottsdale, Arizona has 6 accredited schools offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $8,958 per year for indexed programs. Scottsdale has a population of about 242,169. Median household income is $107,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Risk Management Schools to Scottsdale

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Scottsdale, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsdale city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Risk Management Wages Near Scottsdale

Scottsdale 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)
Financial Risk Specialist$101,990Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$98,732
Financial Manager$145,940Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$141,278
Insurance Underwriter$77,740Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$75,257

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.

Scottsdale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population242,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$107,372Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+61.5%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 risk management schools are near Scottsdale, AZ?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Scottsdale. The closest is Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, AZ (12.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chandler-Gilbert Community College (27.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Scottsdale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Scottsdale are: Financial Manager ($145,940), Financial Risk Specialist ($101,990), Insurance Underwriter ($77,740). 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 Fountain Hills instead of Scottsdale?

Fountain Hills, AZ is 9.1 miles from Scottsdale and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Scottsdale an affordable place to study risk management?

Scottsdale’s median household income of $107,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsdale 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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