A History Rich in Tradition at Our Colleges in Arizona

When you choose to pursue your passion at Collins College, you’re choosing a place to expand your horizons and follow your dreams. At our college in Arizona, you can receive interactive, hands-on, industry-driven training for today’s global marketplace. It truly is a history rich in tradition.

The year was 1978 and disco was all the rage. However, Al and Florence Collins had some other moves in mind. Having come from a successful career as art director for Esquire magazine and owner of his own graphic design firm, Al Collins had the desire to inspire new designers by opening a school.

He and his wife founded Al Collins Graphic Design School in Phoenix. It grew from a small group of students in an evening class to students in both day and evening programs. In 1985, the school moved to a larger campus in Tempe and in 1994, it was acquired by Career Education Corporation. Collins College moved to its current design-inspired location in Phoenix in 2009.

Today, our college in Arizona lays the foundation for a successful educational experience with industry-current equipment, an experienced and dedicated staff, and a curriculum that is continually reviewed by our active advisory committees made up of industry professionals.