Best Taxation Schools Near Maricopa, AZ (2026)

Maricopa, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $12,223 to $33,139 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 taxation-related role is Tax Examiner and Collector at a median $95,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Maricopa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation 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.

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

Taxation 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.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor	$80,820	Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$78,238
Tax Preparer	$44,770	Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$43,340
Tax Examiner and Collector	$95,060	Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$92,023

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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	62,986	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$94,208	Census 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

Other Maricopa-Area Cities With Taxation Programs

Casa Grande, AZ – 17.5 mi away (57,635 pop)
Chandler, AZ – 19.0 mi away (247,477 pop)
Gilbert, AZ – 24.1 mi away (237,133 pop)
Tempe, AZ – 24.2 mi away (182,498 pop)
Goodyear, AZ – 25.0 mi away (77,258 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Maricopa, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Maricopa. The closest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe, AZ (26.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Campus Immersion (26.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Maricopa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Maricopa are: Tax Examiner and Collector ($95,060), Accountant and Auditor ($80,820), Tax Preparer ($44,770). 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 taxation 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 taxation?

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

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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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