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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

17 Schools Ranked
$2,125 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,182 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 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 17 schools in Arizona to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
42 Total Awards
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Northland Pioneer College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. NPC is located in Holbrook, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NPC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,850. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

NPC 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
37 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,648 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means GateWay Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GateWay Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from GateWay Community College accumulate an average of $13,648 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GateWay Community College. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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36 Total Awards
$15,936 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at East Valley Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Arizona. EVIT is a very small public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,936 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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23 Total Awards
$9,645 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Pima Medical Institute - East Valley helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Arizona. This very small private for-profit school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PMI East Valley. During the 2019-2020 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Pima Medical Institute - East Valley Report

#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
22 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,017 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Glendale Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Arizona. Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glendale Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,017 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glendale Community College. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Glendale Community College Report

#6

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
21 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,076 Avg Student Debt

Mohave Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. MCC is a small public school situated in Kingman, Arizona. It awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,996. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,076 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

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

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11 Total Awards
$11,380 Avg Student Debt

Cochise County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Cochise College is a small public school situated in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,380 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Cochise College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
8 Total Awards
$12,886 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Arizona College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Thatcher, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Eastern Arizona College accumulate an average of $12,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Eastern Arizona College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Eastern Arizona College Report

#9

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
7 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,048 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Phoenix College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,048 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Phoenix College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
5 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,000 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Mesa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Mesa Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $12,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at Mesa Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Mesa Community College Report

#10

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
5 Total Awards

Arizona Western College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Arizona Western College is a medium-sized public school located in Yuma, Arizona that handed out 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

AWC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,982 Avg Student Debt

Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of $11,982 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,506 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,832 Avg Student Debt

Scottsdale Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Scottsdale Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Scottsdale Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
$18,588 Avg Student Debt

Central Arizona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,588 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,031 Avg Student Debt

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Paradise Valley Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,031 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Paradise Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,293 Avg Student Debt

Pima Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they attend Pima County Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,293 in student loans.

Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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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