Rio Salado College

Rio Salado College is a public community college headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, operating primarily as an online institution with physical locations throughout Maricopa County. The college, established in 1978, serves as one of the ten colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District and maintains its main administrative campus in a modern facility near downtown Tempe. As a pioneer in distance learning, Rio Salado specializes in online education and flexible start dates, offering more than 100 certificate and degree programs across disciplines including business, healthcare, education, and computer technology. The institution provides extensive student support services through both virtual platforms and in-person locations, while also operating several specialized learning centers focused on workforce development and adult basic education throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.