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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region

62 Schools Ranked
$41,392 Average Earnings
$21,622 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 62 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones had the most popular online programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
9,205 Total Awards
$48,396 Average Earnings
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the most popular school in the Southwest Region for teaching students working on their degree. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 9,205 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $174 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Grand Canyon University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,396 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,725 Total Awards
$50,608 Average Earnings
$33,058 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southwest Region . Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 1,725 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,058 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $146, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UOPX - Arizona graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,608 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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#3

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
352 Total Awards
$29,327 Average Earnings
$8,601 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend South Texas College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas, and it awarded 352 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from South Texas College accumulate an average of $8,601 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, South Texas College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,327 during the early year of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
305 Total Awards
$36,839 Average Earnings
$14,481 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. The Woodlands, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 305 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Harris Montgomery graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,839 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#5

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
1,843 Total Awards
$48,067 Average Earnings
$25,869 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,843 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $25,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $304, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ASU - Skysong, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,067 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

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#6

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
85 Total Awards
$34,116 Average Earnings
$14,657 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $14,657 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Pima County Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,116 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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#7

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
72 Total Awards
$37,511 Average Earnings
$16,583 Avg Student Debt

Tyler Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Tyler, Texas, the fairly large public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,583 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Tyler Junior College graduates make an average of $37,511 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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237 Total Awards
$36,973 Average Earnings
$21,682 Avg Student Debt

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 237 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,682 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, NMSU Main Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,973 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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209 Total Awards
$41,884 Average Earnings
$19,483 Avg Student Debt

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list. Portales, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 209 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $19,483 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, ENMU - Main Campus graduates make an average of $41,884 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

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#10

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
133 Total Awards
$51,426 Average Earnings
$28,066 Avg Student Debt

Western New Mexico University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Silver City, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 133 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Western New Mexico University accumulate an average of $28,066 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Western New Mexico University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,426 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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#11

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
63 Total Awards
$83,891 Average Earnings
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Aspen University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Denver, Arizona, and it awarded 63 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $36,338 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Aspen University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $83,891 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#11

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
895 Total Awards
$57,177 Average Earnings
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 895 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of $19,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $304. Once they receive their degree, Texas A&M College Station graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,177 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

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#13

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
1,318 Total Awards
$43,197 Average Earnings
$22,450 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. NAU is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,318 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,450 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $324.After graduating from NAU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,197 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

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#14

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
43 Total Awards
$45,570 Average Earnings
$17,468 Avg Student Debt

Yavapai College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,468 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Yavapai College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,570 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#15

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
64 Total Awards
$48,236 Average Earnings
$13,362 Avg Student Debt

Clovis Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Clovis, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,362 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Clovis Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,236 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#15

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
40 Total Awards
$34,940 Average Earnings
$14,664 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma City Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. OCCC is a fairly large public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 40 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,664 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, OCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,940 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#17

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
61 Total Awards
$43,129 Average Earnings
$15,310 Avg Student Debt

Mesa Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 61 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,310 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Mesa Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,129 during the early years of their career. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
334 Total Awards
$30,582 Average Earnings
$13,850 Avg Student Debt

Central New Mexico Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CNM is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 334 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $13,850 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CNM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,582 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

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34 Total Awards
$36,183 Average Earnings
$14,978 Avg Student Debt

Cochise County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list. Sierra Vista, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,978 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Cochise College graduates make an average of $36,183 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas
46 Total Awards
$46,801 Average Earnings
$28,656 Avg Student Debt

LeTourneau University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Longview, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from LETU accumulate an average of $28,656 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from LETU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,801 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Full LeTourneau University Report

#21

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
647 Total Awards
$42,564 Average Earnings
$25,557 Avg Student Debt

Sam Houston State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. SHSU is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 647 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from SHSU accumulate an average of $25,557 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $169, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from SHSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,564 during the early years of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#22

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
299 Total Awards
$41,444 Average Earnings
$25,435 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Northeastern State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 299 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NSU graduates make an average of $41,444 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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30 Total Awards
$43,510 Average Earnings
$17,241 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, McLennan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 30 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,241 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $43,510 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
30 Total Awards
$46,587 Average Earnings
$11,605 Avg Student Debt

Central Texas College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Killeen, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $11,605 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Central Texas College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,587 during the early year of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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129 Total Awards
$36,597 Average Earnings
$42,789 Avg Student Debt

American InterContinental University - Online ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. Schaumburg, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 129 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $42,789 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $116, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, AIU Online graduates make an average of $36,597 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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