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34 Colleges
$24,871 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,335 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 13,023 students received a nursing degree from a college in Arizona, making it rank #9 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Arizona is $6,218 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $11,919 a year.

About 36% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,084 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Grand Canyon University is 103,427, of which 63,752 students are undergraduates and of those, 19,937 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,010 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Grand Canyon University is $37,384.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,552 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 69,408 undergraduates at UOPX - Arizona, of which 69,408 are full-time, and there are 89,763 students altogether. It takes the average UOPX - Arizona undergraduate about 5.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 82% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,956 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,665 during the early-career years.

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$11,810 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 29,566 students at NAU in total, 25,228 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 20,642 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NAU is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,623 a year. NAU has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NAU is $43,866.

#4

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$11,088 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 40,485 undergraduates at ASU - Skysong, of which 15,678 are full-time, and there are 53,993 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 70%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,895 during the early-career years.

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$12,937 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 45,601 students at University of Arizona in total, 35,357 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 28,556 are full-time. It takes the average University of Arizona undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

25% of University of Arizona students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,970 a year. University of Arizona has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,045 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$11,618 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 74,795 students at ASU - Tempe in total, 63,124 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 57,485 are full-time. For undergraduates at ASU - Tempe, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.

Roughly 29% of students at ASU - Tempe take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,451 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,895 during the early-career years.

#7

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,018 full-time undergraduates at GateWay Community College, and 4,670 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 13% of students at GateWay Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,207 a year. GateWay Community College has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GateWay Community College is $37,357.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,652 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 725 students at Chamberlain - Arizona in total, 239 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 36%. Around 25% of accepted students are men, and 75% are women.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,500 a year. Chamberlain - Arizona has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Chamberlain - Arizona with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $76,330 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,298 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Community College is 15,544, which includes 3,365 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

6% of Pima County Community College District students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,854 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Pima County Community College District with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,461 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Glendale Community College is 14,374, which includes 4,133 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

7% of Glendale Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,478 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Glendale Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,302 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,975 full-time undergraduates at Mesa Community College, and 16,948 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 10% of students at Mesa Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,385 a year. Mesa Community College has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Mesa Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,136 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,511 undergraduates at Brookline College - Phoenix, of which 1,434 are full-time, and there are 1,552 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

88% of Brookline College - Phoenix students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,177 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Brookline College - Phoenix is $27,444.

#13

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mohave Community College is 3,654, which includes 654 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

10% of MCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,327 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $30,130.

#14

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Scottsdale Community College is 7,634, which includes 2,013 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

6% of Scottsdale Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,407 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Scottsdale Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,258 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,538 students at Phoenix College in total, 2,224 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of Phoenix College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,835 a year. Phoenix College has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Phoenix College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,157 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Paradise Valley Community College is 6,575, which includes 2,006 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,585 a year. Paradise Valley Community College has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Paradise Valley Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,458 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Arizona College - Glendale

Tempe, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 524 students at Arizona College - Glendale in total, 524 are full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at Arizona College - Glendale is 87%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 13% are men and 55% are women.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $13,061 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Arizona College - Glendale with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,717 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Arizona College - Tempe

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The total student population at Arizona College - Tempe is 931, which includes 543 full-time undergraduates.

#19

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$3,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 879 full-time undergraduates at Coconino Community College, and 3,289 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at Coconino Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,930 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Coconino Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,372 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,184 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cochise County Community College District is 3,327, which includes 1,310 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,258 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Cochise College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,156 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 986 full-time undergraduates at Carrington College, Phoenix, and 986 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,943 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,391 during the early-career years.

#21

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,454 full-time undergraduates at Yavapai College, and 6,009 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Yavapai College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,565 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Yavapai College is $33,199.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is 13,395, which includes 3,797 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

9% of Chandler-Gilbert Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,497 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Chandler-Gilbert Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,485 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
74% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa is 822, which includes 822 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 74% of students at PMI Mesa take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,768 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,052 during the early-career years.

#25

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,232 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,392 students at Eastern Arizona College in total, 1,301 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

1% of Eastern Arizona College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,750 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,972 during the early-career years.

Other Arizona Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Arizona Western College 61
28 Central Arizona College 53
29 Carrington College-Mesa 52
29 Midwestern University - Glendale 52
31 Ottawa University - Phoenix 43
31 Pima Medical Institute - Tucson 43
33 Northland Pioneer College 40
34 Carrington College-Tucson 37

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