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81 Colleges
$31,320 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,782 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Arizona ranked #11 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 22,680 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $7,830 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $12,530 a year.

About 51% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,445 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,552 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 89,763 students at UOPX - Arizona in total, 69,408 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 69,408 are full-time. For undergraduates at UOPX - Arizona, the average graduation time is 5.5 years.

82% of UOPX - Arizona students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,956 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UOPX - Arizona is $31,665.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,970 students at PMI Tucson in total, 1,970 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 77% of students at PMI Tucson take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,889 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from PMI Tucson with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,052 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,003 full-time undergraduates at Sonoran Desert Institute, and 2,709 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 40 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Sonoran Desert Institute take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,686 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 103,427 students at Grand Canyon University in total, 63,752 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 19,937 are full-time. For undergraduates at Grand Canyon University, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at Grand Canyon University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,010 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,384 during the early-career years.

#5

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,298 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Community College is 15,544, which includes 3,365 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,854 a year. Pima County Community College District has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,461 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,845 students at UTI Avondale in total, 1,845 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 50 to 1.

Roughly 76% of students at UTI Avondale take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,457 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UTI Avondale is $46,572.

#7

The Refrigeration School

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 897 students at RSI in total, 897 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 34 to 1.

Roughly 76% of students at RSI take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,319 a year. RSI has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from RSI with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,982 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at GateWay Community College is 4,670, which includes 1,018 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,207 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,357 during the early-career years.

#9

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
22% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at GateWay Community College is 524, which includes 339 full-time undergraduates. GateWay Community College has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 22% of students at GateWay Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,999 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,357 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
96% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,271 full-time undergraduates at UEI College - Phoenix, and 1,271 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 96% of students at UEI College - Phoenix take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,031 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UEI College - Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,151 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,454 full-time undergraduates at Yavapai College, and 6,009 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Yavapai College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,565 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Yavapai College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,199 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 789 students at UTI Phoenix in total, 789 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 41 to 1.

Roughly 67% of students at UTI Phoenix take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,956 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UTI Phoenix is $40,867.

#13

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
98% Freshmen Loans

There are 591 students at Studio Academy of Beauty in total, 365 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 98% of students at Studio Academy of Beauty take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,206 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Studio Academy of Beauty is $24,665.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 822 full-time undergraduates at PMI Mesa, and 822 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 74% of students at PMI Mesa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,768 a year. PMI Mesa has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PMI Mesa is $34,052.

#15

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,133 full-time undergraduates at Glendale Community College, and 14,374 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Glendale Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,478 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,302 during the early-career years.

#16

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,511 undergraduates at Brookline College - Phoenix, of which 1,434 are full-time, and there are 1,552 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 88% of students at Brookline College - Phoenix take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,177 a year. Brookline College - Phoenix has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Brookline College - Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,444 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix is 812, which includes 812 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

65% of PMI Phoenix students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,557 a year. PMI Phoenix has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,932 during the early-career years.

#18

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,428 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 524 full-time undergraduates at NPC, and 2,700 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,119 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$11,618 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Arizona State University - Tempe is 74,795, of which 63,124 students are undergraduates and of those, 57,485 are full-time. It takes the average ASU - Tempe undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,451 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ASU - Tempe is $49,895.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 986 students at Carrington College, Phoenix in total, 986 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

85% of Carrington College, Phoenix students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,943 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Carrington College, Phoenix is $32,391.

#21

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,654 students at MCC in total, 654 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,327 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,130 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,975 full-time undergraduates at Mesa Community College, and 16,948 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,385 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mesa Community College is $35,136.

#23

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Phoenix College is 9,538, which includes 2,224 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of Phoenix College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,835 a year. Phoenix College has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Phoenix College is $32,157.

#24

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 318 full-time undergraduates at Penrose Academy, and 318 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,012 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Penrose Academy is $25,768.

#25

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
Public Public vs. Private
$2,232 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,392 students at Eastern Arizona College in total, 1,301 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

1% of Eastern Arizona College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,750 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,972 during the early-career years.

Other Arizona Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix 279
27 Chandler-Gilbert Community College 266
28 Southwest Institute of Healing Arts 262
29 Cochise County Community College District 254
30 Brookline College - Tempe 244
31 Pima Medical Institute - East Valley 230
32 Arizona College - Mesa 229
33 Carrington College-Mesa 227
34 Rio Salado College 225
35 Arizona Automotive Institute 223
36 Regional Center for Border Health 219
37 Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa 213
38 HDS Truck Driving Institute 212
39 Coconino Community College 201
40 East Valley Institute of Technology 197
41 Central Arizona College 190
42 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 184
42 Arizona State University - Skysong 184
44 Turning Point Beauty College 174
45 Bryan University 168
46 Aveda Institute - Tucson 156
47 University of Arizona 141
48 Arizona Culinary Institute 138
49 Carrington College-Tucson 132
50 Arizona Western College 131
51 Estrella Mountain Community College 122
52 Brookline College - Tucson 119
53 Aveda Institute - Phoenix 118
54 Arizona School of Integrative Studies 103
55 Allen School - Phoenix 91
56 Tucson College of Beauty 89
57 Scottsdale Community College 82
58 Paradise Valley Community College 66
58 Pure Aesthetics 66
60 Empire Beauty School-Tucson 64
61 Northern Arizona University 57
62 Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix 54
63 Empire Beauty School-Avondale 46
64 Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery 38
65 Arizona Academy of Beauty - East 28
66 Empire Beauty School-Chandler 27
67 All Beauty College 24
68 TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy 23
69 All Beauty College 22
69 South Mountain Community College 22
71 Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix 20
72 International Barber College 19
72 Xtylo Beauty College 19
74 Kor Beauty Academy 16
74 Ottawa University - Phoenix 16
74 Charles of Italy Beauty College 16
77 All Beauty College 11
78 University of Advancing Technology 6
79 DeVry University - Arizona 4
80 Ottawa University - Surprise 2
81 Tohono O’Odham Community College 1

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