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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

8 Schools Ranked
$12,071 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,480 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

Phoenix, Arizona
1,636 Total Awards
$6,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,431 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. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 1,636 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Aspen University, expect to pay an average of $6,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Aspen University accumulate an average of $17,431 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Aspen University. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Aspen University Report

#2

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
146 Total Awards
$13,341 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,495 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Phoenix is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,341. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ottawa University - Phoenix. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
8,187 Total Awards
$11,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,916 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. ASU - Skysong is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8,187 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU - Skysong is $11,088. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,358. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $21,916 in student debt by the time they complete 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
14,092 Total Awards
$17,205 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,469 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 14,092 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,205 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $27,469 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Grand Canyon University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Grand Canyon University Report

14,986 Total Awards
$11,618 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,127 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 14,986 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU - Tempe is $11,618. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,592. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,127 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ASU - Tempe. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Report

11,763 Total Awards
$37,858 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - 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 #6 on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11,763 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $37,858 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
8,003 Total Awards
$12,937 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,448 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. University of Arizona is a large public school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 8,003 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Arizona is $12,937. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,355. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,448 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
5,990 Total Awards
$11,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,045 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Northern Arizona University is a large public school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 5,990 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,810 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NAU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,531. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,045 in student loans.

Online courses are available at NAU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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