A better way to browse. Learn more.
A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.
Explore and compare 35 top-ranked, accredited schools in Arizona. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
Arizona State University Digital Immersion in Scottsdale, Arizona is a public institution with a 100% graduation rate and over 72,994 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arizona is a public school in Tucson, Arizona with over 56,365 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,926.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school in Tempe, Arizona with over 79,818 students. The acceptance rate is 90%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Northern Arizona University is a public school in Flagstaff, Arizona offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 113,257 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,850.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 111,248 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,442, Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,810 within ten years.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $2,208, Mohave Community College in Kingman, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,522 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,280, Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $2,948, Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,428 students.
Offering ADN Program
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa is a smaller private for-profit institution in Mesa, Arizona with about 705 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,673 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, GateWay Community College in Phoenix, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,060, Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,857 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Brookline College-Phoenix is a smaller private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona with about 739 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 13,900 students.
Offering ADN Program
Carrington College-Tucson is a smaller private for-profit institution in Tucson, Arizona with about 517 students. Graduates earn a median of $36,718 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,352, Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,356 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Chamberlain University-Arizona is a smaller private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona with about 693 students. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Offering BSN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,870 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 17% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,358, Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 15,100 students.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $2,250, Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,473, Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,524 students.
Offering ADN Program
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | 100% | 4 | ||
| 2 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $13,926 | 66.7% | 15 | |
| 3 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | $12,223 | 68% | 6 | |
| 4 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | $13,009 | 59% | 10 | |
| 5 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | $17,850 | 43.3% | 9 | |
| 6 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $9,552 | 73.7% | 9 | |
| 7 | Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix, AZ | $2,358 | 18.9% | 1 | |
| 8 | Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | $2,442 | 24.6% | 2 | |
| 9 | Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | $2,208 | 34.5% | 1 | |
| 10 | Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | $2,280 | 30.4% | 2 | |
| 11 | Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | $2,948 | 33.5% | 1 | |
| 12 | Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | 58.7% | 1 | ||
| 13 | GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | $2,358 | 28.8% | 2 | |
| 14 | Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | $3,060 | 22.5% | 1 | |
| 15 | Brookline College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 55.6% | 4 | ||
| 16 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | $2,358 | 16% | 1 | |
| 17 | Carrington College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 64% | 1 | ||
| 18 | Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | $2,352 | 41.9% | 1 | |
| 19 | Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | $2,358 | 20.5% | 1 | |
| 20 | Chamberlain University-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $20,785 | 1 | ||
| 21 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | $2,358 | 13.6% | 1 | |
| 22 | Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,358 | 17.3% | 1 | |
| 23 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | $2,358 | 19.6% | 1 | |
| 24 | Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | $2,250 | 25.5% | 2 | |
| 25 | Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | $3,473 | 21.8% | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
