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2025 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arizona

21 Colleges in Arizona
1,971 Associate Degrees
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,971 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arizona The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arizona.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Registered Nursing in Arizona

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Arizona Schools for an Associate in Registered Nursing

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

Eastern Arizona College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Eastern Arizona College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Annual Graduates

GateWay Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from GateWay Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Annual Graduates

Northland Pioneer College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the remote area of Holbrook, NPC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Northland Pioneer College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing needs to look into Mohave Community College. Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Mohave Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Annual Graduates

Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Mesa Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
181 Annual Graduates

Glendale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Glendale Community College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Annual Graduates

Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tucson.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Pima Community College

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Annual Graduates

Phoenix College is a large public college located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Phoenix College

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Yavapai College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Annual Graduates

Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Estrella Mountain Community College

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 420 6,265
New Mexico 255 543
Oklahoma 222 1,310

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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

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