Glendale and Maricopa County
Overall Economic Impact
ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ remains a key driver of economic growth and healthcare education in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona, contributing $767 million to the local economy.
Recently, the University commissioned a comprehensive, independent analysis by Applied Economics, a specialized economics consulting firm, to determine its current and ongoing financial impact.
The study revealed that ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has had a far-reaching effect on job creation, business development, personal income, tax revenues, and construction expenditures in the local economy.
$767 Million Total Impact
ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ had an overall economic impact of over $767 million on the Maricopa County economy in 2024.
Employment Impact
| $121.9 Million, 990 jobs | The University’s 990 full- and part-time employees contributed $121.9 million annually to the local payroll, while their spending further boosted the economy by $173.7 million. |
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| 2,000+ jobs – $138.6 Million in payroll | The University supported over 2,000 jobs and $138.6 million in payroll at other local businesses supported by the University, their employees, students, and campus visitors. |
Local Business Impact
| $41.2 Million | Through their spending, the more than 3,700 students at Midwestern supported jobs and created $41.2 million in labor income at local businesses in 2024. |
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| $173.7 Million | ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s faculty and staff further boosted the economy by $273.7 million. |
| $9.6 Million | Glendale Campus visitors, including prospective students and event attendees, added $9.6 million to the economy. |
Tax Impact
| $22.4 Million | Midwestern indirectly generated an estimated $22.4 million in state and local tax revenues. Employees, students, and visitors created $6.9 million in estimated state sales taxes and $4.5 million in estimated local sales taxes in 2023-24. Estimated local property taxes to the city, county, school district and other local taxing districts totaled $5.5 million, and ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ supported $5.4 million in estimated state income tax revenues in 2023-24. Visitor hotel spending is also subject to local lodging tax, generating an additional $178,000 in tax revenues to the city of Glendale. |
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Planned Projects Impact
| Over $269.7 Million | ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has $269.7 million in planned construction projects, expected to create thousands of jobs and further stimulate economic growth in Arizona. |
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Research Impact
| $2.9 million | ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, securing $2.9 million in research grants for 2023-24 to support groundbreaking studies in healthcare and related fields. These funds empower faculty and students to collaborate on pioneering research, driving innovation, and advancing medical knowledge. |
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Community Impact
Service at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ: A Core Value
For over a century, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has prioritized community service as a fundamental part of its mission.
ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ students, faculty, and staff actively contribute to their communities through year-round initiatives, including health fairs, lecture series, school seminars, medical care for the homeless, and physicals for student-athletes.
Despite demanding coursework, students dedicate thousands of volunteer hours annually, supporting local agencies and making a lasting impact. Students on both campuses consistently volunteer at agencies such as:
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Healthcare Impact
Since its founding in Illinois in 1900 and Arizona in 1995, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of healthcare. This growth has cemented the University’s role as a leader in healthcare education and community service.
| 139,700+ Patients Served Annually | ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s Clinics offer essential, affordable healthcare services to the community while providing hands-on experience for students, with community members actively contributing to the education of future providers. The clinics include the following: |
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| 17,200+ Alumni Nationwide | Glendale Campus graduates excel in hospitals, pharmacies, private practices, government agencies, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities nationwide. |
Educational Impact
| 6,000+ Students in 25 Healthcare Programs | Across both campuses, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ provides rigorous, hands-on training to prepare future healthcare professionals. Graduates go on to serve communities nationwide, delivering high-quality care in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and public health organizations. |
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