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    Advance Your Career for Less

    In partnership with the Rio Salado College, American College of Education is here to help you reach your goals. ACE’s partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges provides special pricing to Rio Salado College employees. ACE was established by educational professionals, and since then, we have remained committed to educator growth and development. We believe in empowering professionals to be leaders in their fields.

    Eligible employees can receive 5% off their ACE tuition.

    ACE is a low-cost, high-quality online college offering degree and non-degree programs designed to fit the busy lives of working professionals. As a college that believes in providing affordable growth opportunities, ACE is excited to partner with Maricopa Community Colleges, a system of colleges that are committed to employee development.

    Enroll at ACE

    Our enrollment counselors are ready to answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process whenever you’re ready. Contact us whichever way works best for you:

    • Call (800) 280-0307, option 2.
    • If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected].
    • Use the Live Chat feature in the bottom right corner of this page. 
    • Click the link below and complete the form to request more information. 

    Continue your education for less

    Rio Salado’s partnership with American College of Education means you can transfer the eligible academic credits you’ve completed into one of our fully online degree programs.

    Students and graduates of any college within the Maricopa District receives a 5% discount on tuition. This does not apply to the RN to BSN program

    ACE is a low-cost, high-quality online college offering education, nursing, healthcare and leadership programs. As a college that believes in flexible learning for busy adults, ACE is proud to partner with Rio Salado, a highly regarded online community college.

    Enroll at ACE

    Our enrollment counselors are ready to answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process whenever you’re ready. Contact us whichever way works best for you:

    • Call (800) 280-0307, option 2.
    • If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected].
    • Use the Live Chat feature in the bottom right corner of this page. 
    • Click the link below and complete the form to request more information. 

    What to Expect at ACE

    Affordable Tuition

    You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s, doctoral and bachelor’s degrees and programs at a total average cost of:

    • Doctoral Programs at $306 per credit
    • Master’s degrees at $235 per credit
    • Bachelor’s degrees at $215 per credit
    • RN to BSN at $380 per credit

    Program Selection

    ACE offers a wide variety of programs across education, nursing, healthcare and business verticals. Rolling term starts every six weeks and are all 100% online to fit your schedule.

    Transfer Ready

    Keep your hard earned credits when you transfer to a bachelor’s or master’s. As one of the nation’s most transfer-friendly institutions, ACE is committed to our transfer students.

    View pathways for Rio Salado Graduates

    You could transfer up to nine credits from your post-bacc program to one of ACE’s master’s degree programs

    Empowered by our students.

    Students are at the core of all the decisions we make at ACE. Learn more about what our students are saying about ACE.

    Kelly Young

    Kelly Young

    M.Ed. in Educational Technology

    “You should enroll at ACE because the program is designed for working professionals. The calendar and coursework is predictable allowing students to manage all of their responsibilities and coursework.”

    Syncia Sama

    Syncia Sama

    M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

    “I recommend this program to anyone who is looking to further their education in any field. The flexibility is what makes it suitable for anyone who is working a full-time job or busy with other responsibilities. The cost is very reasonable as well, and did not break my pockets at all!”

    Kasey Harkness

    Kasey Harkness

    M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

    “I resisted enrolling in a graduate program for a long time because, between my full time job and my family, I couldn’t fathom how I would make the time for one or scrounge up the money. Then I found ACE! ACE was affordable and fully online, which meant I could do my coursework from anywhere and control the pace and timing of my week. Going through my program without having to sacrifice my family time was invaluable, and what I learned was immediately applicable in my profession.”

    Awards and Recognition for ACE and Our Programs

    Rankings and accolades for American College of Education as of October 2025

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