Registered Nurse Programs in Arizona: 34 Colleges and Schools
34 Arizona schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 9,469 students: 21 public, 13 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Arizona
9,469
Graduates in 2024
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Public colleges
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Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arizona · CIP 51.3801
34 schools in Arizona graduated 9,469 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 21 public, 13 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (22), bachelor's (14), master's (6), certificate (3), doctorate (1).
The largest program is Grand Canyon University in Phoenix with 4,096 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 34 Arizona schools
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Public · 62%
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Private nonprofit · 0%
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Private for-profit · 38%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Arizona
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | 4,096 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe | 544 |
| 3 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix | 535 |
| 4 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale | 490 |
| 5 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | 405 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arizona by city
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34 of 34 schools listed · 16 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix · 9 schools | ||||
| Grand Canyon University | Private for-profit | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 4,096 | Website ↗ |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 535 | Website ↗ |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 225 | Website ↗ |
| GateWay Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 223 | Website ↗ |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 144 | Website ↗ |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 109 | Website ↗ |
| Phoenix College | Public | associate | 96 | Website ↗ |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Public | associate | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Private for-profit | associate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| Tucson · 5 schools | ||||
| University of Arizona | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 367 | Website ↗ |
| Pima Community College | Public | associate | 149 | Website ↗ |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 148 | Website ↗ |
| Carrington College-Tucson | Private for-profit | associate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 72 | Website ↗ |
| Mesa · 3 schools | ||||
| Mesa Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 219 | Website ↗ |
| Carrington College-Mesa | Private for-profit | associate | 90 | Website ↗ |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | Private for-profit | associate | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Chandler · 2 schools | ||||
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Public | associate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| American InterContinental University System | Private for-profit | bachelor's, master's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Flagstaff · 2 schools | ||||
| Northern Arizona University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 405 | Website ↗ |
| Coconino Community College | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Scottsdale · 2 schools | ||||
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Public | bachelor's, master's | 490 | Website ↗ |
| Scottsdale Community College | Public | associate | 88 | Website ↗ |
| Tempe · 2 schools | ||||
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Public | bachelor's, master's | 544 | Website ↗ |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 296 | Website ↗ |
| Avondale · 1 school | ||||
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Public | associate | 69 | Website ↗ |
| Coolidge · 1 school | ||||
| Central Arizona College | Public | associate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Glendale · 1 school | ||||
| Glendale Community College | Public | associate | 184 | Website ↗ |
| Holbrook · 1 school | ||||
| Northland Pioneer College | Public | associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Kingman · 1 school | ||||
| Mohave Community College | Public | associate | 154 | Website ↗ |
| Prescott · 1 school | ||||
| Yavapai College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 92 | Website ↗ |
| Sierra Vista · 1 school | ||||
| Cochise County Community College District | Public | associate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Thatcher · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Arizona College | Public | associate | 69 | Website ↗ |
| Yuma · 1 school | ||||
| Arizona Western College | Public | associate | 50 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 34 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 34 | 9,469 | this page |
| California | 156 | 17,458 | Programs in California → |
| New Mexico | 22 | 1,460 | Programs in New Mexico → |
| Utah | 19 | 10,130 | Programs in Utah → |
| Nevada | 16 | 2,089 | Programs in Nevada → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Arizona
- How many RN programs are in Arizona?
- 34 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 9,469 students.
- Which Arizona program is the largest?
- Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, with 4,096 graduates in 2024, followed by Arizona State University Campus Immersion in Tempe (544).
- Are Arizona programs mostly public?
- Yes: 21 public, 13 private for-profit of the 34 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Arizona?
- Typical RN pay in Arizona is $99,500 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.