Phoenix

Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, and is the state’s capital and seat for Maricopa County. It is the third largest capital city in terms of land area, and the biggest when it comes to population. It is situated in central Arizona. Students intending to enroll in Phoenix colleges and universities may want to note that there is sunshine approximately 325 days of the year, with very limited rainfall.

Those who have completed or are about to complete degrees from universities and colleges in Phoenix may be interested to know that there are seven Fortune 1000 companies in this city. The industries that are served by these companies include electronics, waste management, retail, avionics, financial services, hospitality, educational services, health services, professional services, business services, utilities, and transportation.

With regards to leisure, recreation and culture, students studying at Phoenix colleges and universities have a wide range of choices. For the performing arts, students could enjoy performances by Ballet Arizona, the Phoenix Metropolitan Opera, or other popular music. There are also several choices when it comes to museums and the fine arts, including the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Museum of History, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, and the Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park. Residents of Phoenix also get to enjoy various kinds of cuisine, including Mexican, French, Brazilian and Korean cooking.

There are about 40 universities and colleges in Phoenix, with approximately 35,000 students. Various programs of study are available from these higher education institutions including; human resources, psychology, human services, early childhood education, school counseling, behavioral sciences, liberal arts, forensic science, nursing, physical therapist assistant, nursing assistant, computer science, emergency medicine, nutrition, and law enforcement.