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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

14 Schools Ranked
$12,077 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,038 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Arizona to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

12,925 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 12,925 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
7,277 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Arizona. ASU - Skysong is a large public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 7,277 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Skysong. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Since ASU - Skysong 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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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
13,529 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 13,529 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University is $17,189. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $31,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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2,085 Total Awards
$12,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,026 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Schaumburg, Arizona. It awarded 2,085 bachelor’s degrees 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $46,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out AIU Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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279 Total Awards
$35,952 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Tucson landed the # 5 spot on the list. Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,952 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

Around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
138 Total Awards
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 138 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Ottawa University - Phoenix, expect to pay an average of $13,281 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Ottawa University - Phoenix is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#7

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
1,555 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Aspen University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Denver, Arizona, and it awarded 1,555 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,338 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Aspen University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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122 Total Awards
$17,461 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,861 Avg Student Debt

University of Advancing Technology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. University of Advancing Technology is a very small private for-profit school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at University of Advancing Technology is $17,461. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,861 in student loans. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
54 Total Awards
$12,142 Average Tuition & Fees

Bryan University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $12,142 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#10

National Paralegal College

Phoenix, Arizona
50 Total Awards
$7,995 Average Tuition & Fees
$47,876 Avg Student Debt

National Paralegal College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 50 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at National Paralegal College is $7,995. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $47,876 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, National Paralegal College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
6,331 Total Awards
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,855 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,331 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they attend NAU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,761. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,855 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
212 Total Awards
$40,613 Avg Student Debt

Brookline College - Phoenix landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Brookline College - Phoenix is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,613 in student loans. 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.

Full Brookline College - Phoenix Report

#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
8,117 Total Awards
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the large public school awarded 8,117 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $35,153. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Arizona accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$12,440 Average Tuition & Fees

Sessions College for Professional Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,440 to cover tuition and fees at Sessions College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

If you are interested in distance education, Sessions College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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