Highly Satisfied Alumni
Vanessa Tulley
High School Equivalency Program, 2025
Rio offers you more than just your HSE diploma. You can not only further your education, but have many career pathways to choose from. There is always someone there to guide you.
Bob Waters
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, 2025
This program was exactly what I was looking for, because I already have my bachelor’s degree. I loved that my classes were going to be completely online so I could continue working without any scheduling conflicts.
Shannon Porter
Teacher in Residence Program, 2025
I chose Rio’s Teacher in Residence program because it was affordable and I could take my classes online, while also continue working as a resource teacher in the Florence Unified School District.
Jeremy Schall
Associate degrees in Science and General Studies, 2025
Rio’s flexibility allowed me to learn at my own pace, but it also demanded self-discipline. Fitting college into my life has always been about prioritizing growth and remembering my ‘why.’ Online learning gave me the tools to grow academically and personally.
America's Online Community College
While Rio Salado may be based in Arizona, classes are open to students from coast to coast and from sea to shining sea. Out-of-state students can benefit from an affordable tuition rate, wide range of online classes and degree program options, personalized student success resources, and flexible class schedules. No need to worry about what time zone you’re in or if you have to take daylight savings into consideration: Rio Salado classes are asynchronous, which means they start when you’re ready to hit the books.
Best of all: Rio Salado class credits are transferable and may be applied to other institutions and colleges across the country! Earn credentials and degrees that can increase your earning potential and give you career-ready skills that can make you an in-demand professional in your field.
*Note: Not all certificates and degrees are open to out-of-state students. Learn more by researching your program of choice.
State requirements for professional licensure or certification can be found online.
Paying for College
Affordable Tuition
Paying for College
There are several ways to pay for your tuition, including financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans that allow you to pay as you learn.
Out-of-State/Non Resident
Out-of-State/Non Resident
Questions regarding residency can be answered by the Admissions, Records and Registration office at (480) 517-8540.
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.