2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. 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 Associate Degree Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in Arizona to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. This large private for-profit school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 3,574 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $23,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UOPX - Arizona. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Glendale Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, Arizona. It awarded 1,720 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Glendale Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Glendale Community College accumulate an average of $16,480 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glendale Community College. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Pima County Community College District is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,617 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pima County Community College District is $2,250. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. On average, associate degree students take out $15,202 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Mesa Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. This fairly large public school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 1,592 associate degrees 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $16,634 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Mesa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Cochise County Community College District helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Arizona. This small public school is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and it awarded 1,521 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cochise College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Avondale, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,171 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College accumulate an average of $24,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 1,157 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $15,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Phoenix 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. Phoenix College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 951 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 Phoenix College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. 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.
The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,418. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $31,457 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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.
Arizona Western College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. AWC is located in Yuma, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 893 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from AWC accumulate an average of $8,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AWC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Scottsdale Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 811 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Scottsdale Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $16,639 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Scottsdale Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rio Salado College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 795 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rio Salado 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 $15,498 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rio Salado College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% 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 #13 on the list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 717 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Paradise Valley Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Paradise Valley Community College accumulate an average of $21,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Paradise Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Yavapai College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Yavapai College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Sonoran Desert Institute ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 650 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,950 to cover tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $17,914 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 1% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Sonoran Desert Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #16, Universal Technical Institute - Avondale did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. UTI Avondale is a private for-profit institution located in Avondale, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 630 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,670 in student loans. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
GateWay 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 #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 588 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GateWay Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GateWay Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% 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 #18 on the list. Coolidge, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 587 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $15,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Eastern Arizona College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school situated in Thatcher, Arizona. It awarded 440 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,270 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Eastern Arizona College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 436 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from PMI Tucson accumulate an average of $28,963 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PMI Tucson. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Mohave Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Mohave Community College is a small public school located in Kingman, Arizona that handed out 414 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend MCC full time pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,996. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,541 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
MCC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
South Mountain Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. South Mountain Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 399 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Mountain Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that South Mountain Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryan University 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. Bryan University is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 325 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $12,142. 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,150 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. PMI Mesa is a very small private for-profit school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 288 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,805 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Coconino 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. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the small public school handed out 287 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Coconino Community College accumulate an average of $18,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coconino Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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