Best Space Studies Schools Near Prescott Valley, AZ (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Prescott Valley, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,281 per year for indexed programs. Prescott Valley has a population of about 48,048. Median household income is $70,793 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $130,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Prescott Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Prescott Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley. 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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ 7.6 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 55.5 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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

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#3

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 71.4 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 79.1 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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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  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 81.6 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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

#6

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 84.5 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 87.3 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 181.5 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 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

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

Space Studies Wages Near Prescott Valley

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Astronomers $129,020
Physicists $130,500
Aerospace Engineers $123,170
Natural Sciences Managers $124,920
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $115,020
Engineers, All Other $102,280
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $110,600
Physical Scientists, All Other $125,270

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.

Prescott Valley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,048 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,793 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Prescott Valley, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Prescott Valley. The closest is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in Prescott, AZ (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Digital Immersion (81.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Arizona are: Physicists ($130,500), Astronomers ($129,020), Physical Scientists, All Other ($125,270). Wages for Prescott Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Prescott instead of Prescott Valley?

Prescott, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott Valley and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Prescott Valley an affordable place to study space studies?

Prescott Valley’s median household income of $70,793 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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