Nursing Schools in Arizona (2026)
39 accredited nursing programs found
Arizona has 39 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 25 public and 14 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $5,753 — among the lowest of any state — with public schools averaging $3,662 and private schools averaging $13,769. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $2,358 to $9,552, indicating an unusually narrow tuition range driven by the dominance of the Maricopa County Community College District and the state's three public universities. The cheapest tracked program is Tohono O'odham Community College at $932 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is the University of Phoenix-Arizona at approximately 76,996, reflecting a substantial online-program presence.
Across Arizona programs the average graduation rate is 36.8 percent — among the lower state averages — and the average retention rate is 62.1 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $39,850 and median federal debt at graduation averages $11,817 — among the lowest in this group. The state's healthcare employer base includes Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health, and Mayo Clinic Arizona, primarily concentrated in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.
Registered Nurse Market in Arizona
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Arizona
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Arizona average of $5,753.
Matches the Arizona average of 36.8%.
Matches the Arizona median of $39,850.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $3,662 |
| Lowest Tuition | $932 |
| Highest Tuition | $24,853 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $13,769 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 36.8% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $40,628 |
| Avg Student Debt | $11,817 |
| Total Enrollment | 396,158 |
All Nursing Schools in Arizona
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix | For-Profit | $9,552 | 76,996 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | For-Profit | $17,450 | 68,619 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe | Public | $12,051 | 64,398 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson | Public | $13,626 | 40,769 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Public | $12,652 | 23,041 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | Public | $2,370 | 13,869 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | $2,358 | 12,049 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | $2,358 | 10,180 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler | Public | $2,358 | 7,626 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | $2,358 | 6,952 |
| American InterContinental University System | Chandler | For-Profit | $12,310 | 6,734 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale | Public | $2,358 | 6,424 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | Public | $3,020 | 6,198 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | Public | $2,250 | 4,892 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | $2,358 | 4,879 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | $2,358 | 4,274 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | $2,358 | 4,076 |
| Yavapai College | Prescott | Public | $2,838 | 3,732 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | Public | $2,358 | 3,473 |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher | Public | $2,352 | 3,058 |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista | Public | $2,232 | 3,007 |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman | Public | $2,136 | 2,750 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson | For-Profit | N/A | 2,619 |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff | Public | $2,712 | 2,575 |
| Aspen University | Phoenix | For-Profit | $6,264 | 2,396 |
| Bryan University | Tempe | For-Profit | $12,185 | 2,083 |
| Dine College | Tsaile | Public | $1,410 | 1,507 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe | For-Profit | $24,853 | 1,246 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix | For-Profit | N/A | 1,087 |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook | Public | $2,428 | 1,024 |
| Tohono O'odham Community College | Sells | Public | $932 | 984 |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Tempe | For-Profit | N/A | 716 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | Phoenix | For-Profit | N/A | 714 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology | Mesa | Public | N/A | 522 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | Glendale | Public | N/A | 220 |
| Regional Center for Border Health | Somerton | Private | N/A | 191 |
| Arizona School of Integrative Studies | Mesa | For-Profit | N/A | 161 |
| Charles of Italy Beauty College | Lake Havasu City | For-Profit | N/A | 88 |
| Kino College | Tucson | For-Profit | N/A | 29 |
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Arizona Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Arizona shows an RN median annual wage of $84,820 and a mean of $87,850. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $62,950 to $114,680. Statewide RN employment is approximately 62,370 and the projected growth rate is 9 percent — among the highest in the country, driven by population growth and aging in the Phoenix metro.
Median program debt of $11,817 against an $84,820 RN median wage produces one of the more favorable payback profiles in the country: very low debt combined with above-national-median wages and strong projected growth. The 9 percent growth rate translates to a meaningful hiring tailwind, with most new graduates finding openings in Phoenix-area health systems. The 90th-percentile figure of $114,680 reflects what experienced and certified Arizona RNs reach, particularly in Mayo Clinic Arizona and Banner academic medical centers.