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Reasons to Choose Rio

Earn a Bachelor's Degree at Rio Salado

Earn a Bachelor's Degree at Rio Salado

Rio Salado College now offers a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration and elementary education/special education so you can start and finish your degree program with us!

 

Bachelor's Degrees

Highly Satisfied Alumni

Nathan Chase

Nathan Chase

Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, 2021

I chose Rio Salado College because I wanted to have the benefit of completing courses on my own time. As I was employed, attending traditional college courses in-person didn’t always work out for me.

Martha Salter

Martha Salter

Associate in Business, 2022

I chose Rio Salado because of the flexibility in available dates for classes. When I looked at other schools’ class schedules, they were very limited. I appreciated being able to do my classes around my schedule and still be home to take care of my daughter.

Taylor Garman

Taylor Garman

Associate in Arts Degree, 2020

Initially, I decided to take dual enrollment credits through Rio Salado in hopes that my university of choice would take my credits. In 2020, I earned my high school diploma and associate degree at the same time.

Priscilla Ortiz

Priscilla Ortiz

Currently pursuing an Associate in Science degree

Originally, I chose Rio Salado College because it offered flexible start dates. The calendar was crucial for me. I knew Rio would allow me to speed up or slow down my classes to fit my current life.

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Rio National

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Community College Goes National

We're committed to providing students with an affordable, accessible education no matter where they are. Rio Salado proudly offers online classes to students in all 50 states and across the globe. 

 

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Rio is here to support you!

At Rio Salado, we offer a wide array of student success services to help you achieve your academic ambitions. Here are just some of the tools and resources available to you as a student at Rio.

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Take a Tour of RioLearn

RioLearn Student Portal

RioLearn Student Portal

RioLearn is how you will access your course material, turn in assignments, and communicate with your instructors.

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Experienced & Accredited

Experienced & Accredited

With more than 40 years of experience in providing remote learning, Rio Salado has been offering online classes long before it became a widespread practice. Rio Salado is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has transfer partnerships in place with schools across the country, making it a smooth process to transfer your credits.

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