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2027 City Guide
Best Online IT Programs in Phoenix (2027)
Online IT programs in Phoenix start with two degrees at two local schools: one bachelor's degree and one master's degree. In Phoenix, network support specialists earn $72,600, well above Arizona's $68,880.
- 2local programs
- $93,730network and computer systems administrator median
- 81,220computer jobs
Key Points
- Master of Science in Information Technology at Grand Canyon University leads the Phoenix list (#22 of 37 nationally).
- Phoenix holds 77% of Arizona's computer jobs.
- Phoenix runs heavy in network architects (1.21x), computer systems analysts (1.18x) and IT managers (1.12x the U.S. share).
- Phoenix pays information security analysts best against U.S. medians and web developers worst.
- A full Phoenix degree starts at $20,740 (Grand Canyon University).
The Best Online IT Programs in Phoenix
Ordered by national standing, Phoenix’s two programs sit in Phoenix.
Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.
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Grand Canyon University
Master of Science in Information Technology
One rate for everyone: $20,740. Network architects run 1.21 times the national share in Phoenix. Self-paced, which suits a full-time job.
- Online tuition
- $610 per credit$20,740 total for 34 credits
- Credits
- 34
- Graduation rate
- 43%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $97,2861 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 2172023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission
- Format
- Self-paced, courses from 8 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 12
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University of Phoenix-Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Computer systems analysts earn $103,770 in Phoenix. Graduates report $59,291 after a year.
- Online tuition
- $426 per credit
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 21%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $59,2911 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 8192023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLCHigher Learning Commission
- Format
- Courses from 5 weeks
- Starts
- January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Prepares for
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), EC-Council Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has two of Arizona’s two ranked programs.
See every online IT program in Arizona, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 34.8% through 2034.
Phoenix Programs in Our National Rankings
In the CAE-CD Schools ranking, Master of Science in Information Technology at Grand Canyon University places 21st of 66, Phoenix’s best national result.
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Grand Canyon University | CAE-CD Schools | 21st of 66 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Grand Canyon University | Affordable Master's | 10th of 22 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Grand Canyon University | Master's in IT | 22nd of 37 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Phoenix-Arizona | Bachelor's in IT | 54th of 57 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Phoenix-Arizona | With Certifications | 43rd of 43 |
What an Online IT Degree Costs Phoenix Students
The one Phoenix total on record is $20,740, for Grand Canyon University.
| Program | Rate per credit | Credits | Total for residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Grand Canyon University | $610 | 34 | $20,740 |
Totals are the published rate times the published credits, before fees and transfer credit. Our cheapest online IT degrees ranking compares programs that charge everyone one rate.
Tuition Discounts for Phoenix Residents
Phoenix residents can also ask about WUE.
How exchanges work in Arizona.
IT Jobs and Salaries in Phoenix
Phoenix’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $169,720; Phoenix’s lowest is $62,310, for help desk technicians. Phoenix’s largest IT group: 14,310 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs Arizona | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $169,720 | +2% | $105,760 to $240,140 | 11,510 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $131,990 | +1% | $82,300 to $176,830 | 3,330 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,360 | +4% | $79,280 to $178,000 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $104,280 | 0% | $59,900 to $158,930 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | 0% | $58,700 to $191,980 | 9,330 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $93,730 | +4% | $63,630 to $140,940 | 4,370 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $76,230 | 0% | $42,960 to $126,530 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $72,600 | +5% | $47,600 to $128,980 | 1,070 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $62,310 | +1% | $45,050 to $97,370 | 14,310 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against Arizona medians, the biggest Phoenix premium: network support specialists at $72,600 (+5%). Level with Arizona in Phoenix: web developers, at $76,230 (0%). 6 of 9 Phoenix roles out-earn the Arizona median.
Next in Phoenix: IT managers (11,510 jobs, $169,720) and computer systems analysts (9,330 jobs, $103,770). In Phoenix, bachelor’s-level roles are 68% of IT jobs; Phoenix students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Phoenix: help desk technicians (14,310 jobs, $62,310) and network support specialists (1,070 jobs, $72,600). For those Phoenix roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Phoenix pays network and systems administrators $93,730, 5% under the $99,130 U.S. median. Phoenix's widest pay spread: IT managers, $105,760 to $240,140.
Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.
IT Job Concentration in Phoenix
Phoenix ranks 15th among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 81,220.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Phoenix
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Phoenix: The Industries Behind Them
Phoenix computer systems design firms employ 25,025 people at 2,109 locations, averaging $118,006.
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Phoenix
Phoenix’s largest IT group is help desk staff.
Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in Phoenix FAQ
How many online IT programs are in Phoenix?
Two programs at two schools in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, in Phoenix: one bachelor's degree and one master's degree. All are at private schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program in Phoenix?
Among Phoenix programs that publish a rate and a credit total, the lowest is $20,740 for the Master of Science in Information Technology at Grand Canyon University.
Which IT jobs are scarce in Phoenix?
Phoenix is lightest on network support specialists (0.48x) and web developers (0.70x the U.S. share).
What does the information sector look like in Phoenix?
Phoenix's information sector averages $91,515 a job across 41,963 workers.
Which IT job is Phoenix known for?
Phoenix's signature IT job: 14,310 help desk technicians, 1.31 times the U.S. share.
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card