Why I Chose Rio…

Rochelle Yazzie
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, 2022
“I chose Rio Salado College because I am a single mother who works full-time and wanted to pursue my education in early childhood. The best thing about Rio is the services they provide to help students maintain a steady college experience online.”

Victor Franco
 Associate degrees in Arts, Science, and General Studies, 2022
I took dual enrollment classes through Rio Salado College to earn college credits in high school. I’m the first male to graduate from college in our entire family. That is what I am most proud of.

Veronica Gutierrez
Associate in Arts, 2022
Rio Salado has instructors and staff who will always go the extra mile to assist your academic journey. Having my college degree has given me more self-confidence to be a role model to my family.
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Vanessa Johnson
Certificate in Retail Management, 2021
Being already employed, I was looking for tools to take my career to the next level. I chose Rio because it allowed me to fit full-time school into my schedule. The flexibility to learn when it was convenient for me was a game-changer.
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Tanya Brauer
 Associate degree in Computer Technology, 2022
It almost seems like Rio chose me. I had great academic advisors who created a plan for me from start to finish. This entire experience has helped me build the confidence I need to succeed.

Ryan Quintana
Associate degree in Business, 2021
All of Rio Salado's values are the reason I am who I am today and why I want to complete my bachelor’s degree in human resources management. Attending Rio helped support my career, my family, and my future.

Myla Kazim
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, 2022
Rio has benefited me by offering online classes to complete at my own pace. Take that step of faith in Rio and know that no matter what program you pursue, you have full support both in-person and online to help you be successful.

Michael Hale
Associate of Arts, 2020
I learned a lot through my courses at Rio, and by having my degree, I was able to transfer my degree to a university and enroll in my bachelor's program. I plan to use that degree to pursue a career as a communication specialist.
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Mahesh Poudel
Associate degree in Applied Science, 2022
I always wanted to go back to college ever since I had to cut my education short when I moved to the U.S. Being a working dad of two children, Rio made it easy with their flexible start times and online options for almost all their classes.Â
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Kristi Kroeger
Teacher in Residence program completer, 2018
Rio was highly recommended by my (school) district. Because I was teaching full-time, the flexibility of learning from home for my post-bacc work was very helpful. Every instructor I had was either still teaching or had been a teacher.”

Giselle Velazquez
Associate in Cybersecurity, 2021
I chose Rio because as an adult learner and a working professional, I needed a college that could offer me the option of online classes for the entire program. Rio Salado provided me with the opportunity to earn my associate degree fully online, and I loved it.
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Amy Gentry
Associate degree in Organizational Management, 2015
Being a working adult with a family and other responsibilities can make finding time to get an education challenging. Rio Salado’s online structure allowed me to fit my studies and assignments into my own schedule.