Education
Where Companies Find Talent Today–and Build it for Tomorrow
For companies evaluating expansion or relocation, Mesa delivers both immediate workforce strength and future talent continuity.
The city’s education ecosystem gives employers access to approximately 1.51 million adults age 25 and older within a 30-minute drive, with more than half holding an associate degree or higher*, while Mesa’s diverse K-12 options and wide range of higher education and career-training institutions help ensure a reliable pipeline of future employees. This combination makes Mesa an attractive choice for corporate leaders seeking a community that supports employee recruitment, family relocation, and long-term business growth.
*Source: ESRI Business Analyst, 2025
Educational Attainment
| Location | High School Graduate | Some College | Associate Degree or Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 20.4% | 23.9% | 44.1% |
| Phoenix-Mesa Metro | 19.2% | 21.2% | 46.4% |
| Arizona | 19.7% | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| U.S. | 22.4% | 17.2% | 47.0% |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst, 2025
1.51M
Adults (age 25+) within 30-minute drive of Mesa
– ESRI Community Analyst, 2025
44.1%
Hold an associate degree or higher (Mesa residents, age 25+)
– ESRI Community Analyst, 2025
90.6%
Mesa’s 4-year graduation rate
– U.S. Census Bureau, 5-Year Estimates
K-12 Schools
In Mesa, the focus of K-12 education is “choice.” Both public and private schools offer an array of educational options for primary and secondary students.
The K-12 education system in Mesa includes public, as well as a number of private and parochial school systems. Charter schools, magnet schools, international baccalaureate programs, numerous parochial, Montessori, and other options typify Mesa’s commitment to education.
Higher Education
Mesa is home to an impressive array of top-rated educational institutions and collaborative partnerships that focus on producing a workforce that is not only technologically prepared but also possesses a strong work ethic. Included are the following:
- Mesa Community College – 14,558 students
- ASU Polytechnic Campus – 6,700
- East Valley Institute of Technology – 4,863
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College-Williams Campus – 1,614
- A.T. Still University – 1,987
- Benedictine University – 425
- Northern Arizona University-Mesa – 203
- Other institutions include: Arizona College, Carrington College, Pima Medical Institute, CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy, University of North Dakota Flight School, ASU MIX Center, Alverno College
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