2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Arizona to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for students working on their associate degree. This large private for-profit school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 3,574 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,839 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mesa Community College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. Mesa, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,592 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,634 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 27 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 3 spot on the list. Schaumburg, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 903 students in 2020-2021.
AIU Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,418. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,457 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Since AIU Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,171 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $24,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 27 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,157 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,533 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Sonoran Desert Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 650 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Sonoran Desert Institute, expect to pay an average of $10,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $17,914 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 1% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Sonoran Desert Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Rio Salado College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 795 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Rio Salado College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,498 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Yavapai College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Prescott, Arizona, and it awarded 699 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Yavapai College accumulate an average of $18,796 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Bryan University is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 325 associate degrees to qualified students.
Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,142. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Bryan University accumulate an average of $25,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryan University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Eastern Arizona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Thatcher, Arizona, the small public school handed out 440 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Arizona College accumulate an average of $9,270 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. PMI Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 436 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,963 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Cochise County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school awarded 1,521 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,007 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 811 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Scottsdale Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $16,639 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
National Paralegal College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. National Paralegal College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 associate degrees to qualified students.
National Paralegal College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,995. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, National Paralegal College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #15, Brookline College - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small private for-profit school awarded 97 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Brookline College - Phoenix accumulate an average of $22,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Brookline College - Phoenix is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Mohave Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Mohave Community College is a small public school located in Kingman, Arizona that handed out 414 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,996. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $18,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, MCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Carrington College, Phoenix North landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 154 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $32,838 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Phoenix College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 951 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $17,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
GateWay Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 588 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GateWay Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from GateWay Community College accumulate an average of $20,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sessions College for Professional Design came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Sessions College for Professional Design is a very small private for-profit school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Sessions College, expect to pay an average of $12,440 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Sessions College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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With a ranking of #21, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 1,617 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,202 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Advancing Technology landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.
University of Advancing Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,461. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Arizona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Coolidge, Arizona, and it awarded 587 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $15,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Northland Pioneer College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. NPC is a public institution located in Holbrook, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 160 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NPC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,850. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,103 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Paradise Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Paradise Valley Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 717 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paradise Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,679 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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