by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,133 associate degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
GateWay Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in nursing. GateWay Community College is a small public college located in the city of Phoenix.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $61,551.
More information about a associate in nursing from GateWay Community College
Central Arizona College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in nursing. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in nursing from Central Arizona College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing needs to look into Mesa Community College. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Mesa.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $58,376.
More information about a associate in nursing from Mesa Community College
Eastern Arizona College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a small student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Eastern Arizona College make $2,338 more than the standard nursing graduate.
More information about a associate in nursing from Eastern Arizona College
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tucson.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $61,328.
More information about a associate in nursing from Pima Community College
Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population.
Associate recipients from the nursing degree program at Mohave Community College get $4,557 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in nursing from Mohave Community College
Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $62,854.
More information about a associate in nursing from Glendale Community College
Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population.
After graduating, nursing associate recipients usually earn an average of $60,730 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in nursing from Cochise County Community College District
Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career wages of $58,096.
More information about a associate in nursing from Phoenix College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in nursing from Estrella Mountain Community College
Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 6,294 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 543 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 1,310 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,133 |
