Sierra Vista, Arizona Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Sierra Vista, Arizona: median public in-state tuition $2,280 (-58.6% vs national median) median graduate debt $13,125 (-1.1% vs U.S.) 3,096 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 3,096 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $2,280 (-58.6% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $7,929 (-20.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $13,125 (-1.1% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $11,004
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 30.4%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Sierra Vista serve students across Arizona with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 3,096 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $2,280. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Sierra Vista, Arizona and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Sierra Vista vs Arizona & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Sierra Vista, Arizona$2,280$7,929$13,12530.4%3,096
Arizona (state median)$2,358$12,055$9,50038.0%531,808
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Sierra Vista, Arizona vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Sierra Vista, ArizonaN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Arizona (state median)$42,35980.3%67.9%7.1%—61.8%0.35
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Arizona (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Sierra Vista, Arizona$2,280$7,929$13,12530.4%3,096N/AN/A
Phoenix$10,888$21,291$9,50028.8%191,290$42,18679.0%
Tempe$12,219$20,907$9,50040.3%88,450$48,66283.5%
Tucson$13,926$20,372$9,50067.5%61,547$47,31884.3%
Scottsdale$2,808$22,586$9,5008.7%59,711$62,66887.8%
Chandler$11,960$14,916$8,83410.7%33,298$35,77475.9%
Flagstaff$7,980$13,996$14,62560.7%25,354$54,38489.8%
Mesa$7,290$21,957$9,50015.6%17,626N/AN/A
Glendale$15,529$24,689$15,91727.9%14,477$51,61286.1%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Sierra Vista, Arizona vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Sierra Vista, Arizona median in-state tuition is $2,280, -58.6% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Sierra Vista, Arizona vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Sierra Vista, Arizona is $13,125 (-1.1% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $11,004.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Sierra Vista, Arizona median public in-state tuition is $2,280, about -58.6% vs the national median. Versus the Southwest region, tuition is -38.1%.

Median graduate debt is $13,125 (-1.1% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 30.4% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Sierra Vista?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Sierra Vista, Arizona with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Sierra Vista?

Median in-state tuition in Sierra Vista is $2,280 and median net price is $7,929. For Arizona overall, medians are $2,358 and $12,055; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Sierra Vista?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Sierra Vista is N/A vs $42,359 for Arizona and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Sierra Vista colleges?

Median completer debt in Sierra Vista is $13,125 vs $9,500 for Arizona and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Sierra Vista?

Among 2 campuses in Sierra Vista, Arizona, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Cochise County Community College District.

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