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title: "Mesa's Higher Education Ecosystem by the Numbers"
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summary: "Mesa's Higher Education Ecosystem by the Numbers presents Mesa's educational infrastructure as a key asset for business expansion and relocation. The city offers 1.51 million adults age 25+ within a 30-minute drive, with 44.1% holding associate degrees or higher, supported by diverse K-12 options and multiple higher education institutions."
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# Mesa's Higher Education Ecosystem by the Numbers

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 Contact Us Considering expanding or relocating your business? Give us a call. We can help. Kim Lofgreen Marketing and Business Development Manager Office of Economic Development 480-644-3962 Download Brochure Subscribe to our Newsletter 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 K-12 Schools Higher Education Mesa College Promise 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 We’re here to help businesses grow – with purpose and partnership. Contact Us