Learn new job skills and acquire knowledge that will help you move on to a four-year degree or a new career.
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Rio Salado is Affordable
We make education affordable by capping our tuition per semester and offering financial aid to students who qualify.
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Online Classes with Flexible Start Dates
Our online classes have flexible start dates. Start almost any Monday!
Why choose Rio Salado?
WE'RE AN ACCREDITED ONLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Rio Salado College is an accredited, not-for-profit school with a distinguished history in Arizona. We’ve expanded the boundaries of our community college from physical campuses to the digital realm, offering informative online classes for students across the U.S.
DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM TRANSFERABILITY
Our accredited online classes are designed for maximum transferability. That means you can take your hard-earned credits with you if you decide to move on to a four-year university. All you have to do is check with the university you plan to attend to verify that they will accept the credits before you take the class. Your Success Coach can assist you. Completing one of our two-year online Associate’s degree programs is a great way to get a head start towards graduating with your four-year degree.
See For Yourself What Online Learning Looks Like
Are you new to online learning? Looking to dip your feet in before diving into the Rio Salado wave? See what it’s like to take an online class at America’s Online Community College™ with a free sample course.
Calling all Rio Salado College students in need of adventure (and guidance)! Roadtrip Nation is sending students of all ages and fields of study out on a free road trip! Travel, talk to inspiring alumni, and see what’s possible beyond graduation.
This adventure is made possible by Rio Salado College's National Division. The National Division serves the needs of out-of-state students, furthering our mission to provide students across the nation with an affordable and accessible education as America's Online Community College™.
IMPORTANT: Coronavirus Information
Based on the continuously evolving status surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all online courses will continue as scheduled. The latest updates can be found at www.maricopa.edu/coronavirus.
Rio Salado Supports You Every Step of the Way
Rio Salado College offers a supportive and responsive environment for our students. We’re here to help you achieve your dreams. Whether it’s getting a degree, picking up a job-related certificate, or taking a single class or two, we have a team of success experts on hand to help you every step of the way. Our Success Coaches and career counselors are available to help you find the right track towards realizing your ambitions. And with RioLearn, we’ve designed our online classrooms to be user-friendly and intuitive. We’ve also included tools like RioCompass that helps you track your progress.