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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in Arizona
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Natural Sciences
Chandler Gilbert Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best natural sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Chandler. There were roughly 200 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447.
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Students looking for a strong natural sciences program will find one at Glendale Community College Glendale Az, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. About 105 natural sciences degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $51,483 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996.
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Scottsdale Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences schools. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. There were roughly 23 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Scottsdale Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $48,039 in their early career. Scottsdale Community College graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans.
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Estrella Mountain Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in natural sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Avondale. Estrella Mountain Community College awarded about 155 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $78,359 in their early career. Estrella Mountain Community College graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans.
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Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in natural sciences, ranking #5. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 163 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree.
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Rio Salado College came in at #6 for natural sciences this year. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. There were roughly 22 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Rio Salado College earn around $48,564 in the first couple years of their career. Rio Salado College graduates carry a median of $13,679 in student loans.
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Paradise Valley Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Phoenix. Paradise Valley Community College awarded about 14 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Paradise Valley Community College generally make around $71,136. Typical student debt for the program is $14,204.
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Gateway Community College Phoenix came in at #8 for natural sciences this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public university. Gateway Community College Phoenix awarded about 15 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $50,350 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,736.
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South Mountain Community College earned the #9 position for natural sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Phoenix. South Mountain Community College awarded about 25 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year.
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Phoenix College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences schools. Phoenix College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. Phoenix College awarded about 35 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete this degree.
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Mohave Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best natural sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mohave Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the natural sciences program make about $54,785 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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