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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

8 Schools Ranked
$11,677 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,038 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Arizona to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

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#1

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Aspen University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arizona.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Aspen University accumulate an average of $36,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Aspen University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#2

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ottawa University - Phoenix. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list.

If you want to attend Ottawa University - Phoenix, expect to pay an average of $13,281 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since Ottawa University - Phoenix is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Skysong. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,041 in loans while pursuing their degree.

ASU - Skysong is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list.

The average tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University is $17,189. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,746 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Grand Canyon University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Grand Canyon University Report

$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,760 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Tempe full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,760 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASU - Tempe does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$41,357 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Arizona is $12,404. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,153. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,823 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that University of Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Arizona Report

#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,855 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Students from Arizona who attend NAU full time pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,761. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,855 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

NAU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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