Best Software Engineering Schools Near Gilbert, AZ (2026)

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

Gilbert, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs. Gilbert has a population of about 271,118. Median household income is $121,351 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $169,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Gilbert

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Gilbert, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gilbert 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 Gilbert. 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 13.1 miles from Gilbert
  • 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

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 14.1 miles from Gilbert
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 14.8 miles from Gilbert
  • 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

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 26.2 miles from Gilbert
  • 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

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 87.6 miles from Gilbert
  • 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

#6

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ 98.9 miles from Gilbert
  • 4 year
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $40,287/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 129.9 miles from Gilbert
  • 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 software engineering page.

Software Engineering Wages Near Gilbert

Gilbert 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)
Software Developers $131,750 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $127,541
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,740 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $97,522
Computer Programmers $91,110 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $88,199
Web Developers $76,230 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $73,795
Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,720 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $164,298
Computer Occupations, All Other $110,590 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $107,057
Computer Network Architects $131,990 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $127,773
Computer Systems Analysts $103,770 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $100,455

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.

Gilbert at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 271,118 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $121,351 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.5% 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 software engineering schools are near Gilbert, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Gilbert. The closest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe, AZ (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (87.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles near Gilbert?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles near Gilbert are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($169,720), Computer Network Architects ($131,990), Software Developers ($131,750). 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 Chandler instead of Gilbert?

Chandler, AZ is 6.4 miles from Gilbert and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gilbert an affordable place to study software engineering?

Gilbert’s median household income of $121,351 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gilbert 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 Gilbert

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

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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