Did You Know…

Arizona is home to several major colleges and universities, some of which include:

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Total enrollment: Nearly 120,000 Main campus: Tempe

Downtown Phoenix enrollment: 11,420

• Ranked #1 in the U.S. for Innovation by U.S. News & World Report

• Supported 300+ student, faculty, alumni and external startups over the past 10 years

University Of Arizona

Total enrollment: Nearly 46,000

Main campus: Tucson

Satellite site: Downtown Phoenix Programs in Phoenix include Eller College MBA and the College of Medicine at the Phoenix Bioscience Core

McGuire Entrepreneurship Program in Tucson is a globally recognized program for undergraduate and graduate students

Northern Arizona University

Total enrollment: Nearly 31,000 Main campus: Flagstaff

• Partners with UArizona to allow students to participate in Phoenix Bioscience Core programs Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology fosters business growth and economic vitality

Maricopa County Community Colleges

Total enrollment: Nearly 115,000

• Ten community colleges provide degree and workforce training programs

• Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at Gateway Community College is a comprehensive business incubator providing services and support for early-stage and startup companies

Source: Phoenix Community and Economic Development Phoenix.gov/EconDev

The Phoenix Airport System supports 269,000 jobs in Arizona

The Phoenix Airport System — Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport and Phoenix Goodyear Airport — is the largest economic engine in Arizona. Supporting 269,000 jobs in Arizona (with a payroll of $13 billion), the total economic impact of the Airport System, including multiplier effects, is $38 billion.

Sky Harbor International Airport sees nearly 46 million passengers a year, averaging approximately 126,000 passengers per day. More than 1,200 take-offs and landings occur daily, including commercial, general aviation, military and cargo flights.

Source: Phoenix Community and Economic Development Phoenix.gov/EconDev