Top Notch Schools

Sierra Vista has extraordinary opportunities for all levels of education. Sierra Vista is home to one of the top community colleges in the nation, Cochise College. With two campuses and four centers, Cochise College offers a strong portfolio of certificates, degrees, job and workforce training, and personal development options.  Some of Cochise College's impressive programs include nursing, cybersecurity, virtual reality, first responders' academy, and aviation. Cochise College also partners with Arizona State University to offer bachelor's programs and holds articulation agreements with all of Arizona's four-year universities as well as many out-of-state universities.      

Sierra Vista also serves as the headquarters for the University of Arizona School of Applied Science and Technology, (CAST) one of the nation’s top schools for cyber operations and cybersecurity. UofA CAST specializes in innovative, online bachelor's and master's programs that prepare students for the most in-demand jobs, producing graduates that are "future focused, career ready."

Sierra Vista’s educational pathway starts with a robust offering of K-12 schools, which significantly outperform their peers in the state.  Sierra Vista is always looking for additional ways to provide our K-12 and higher learning students with additional opportunities, particularly in the STEM fields. With our interconnectivity, available buildings, and terrific quality of life, Sierra Vista offers unlimited opportunities for educational institutions looking to expand.