2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Central Arizona College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, the small public school handed out 491 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $12,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Pinal County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,208 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College accumulate an average of $10,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 17 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, GateWay Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. GateWay Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 662 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 GateWay Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $9,353 in loans while pursuing their degree.
GateWay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 17 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,066 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $21,782 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DeVry University - Arizona. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Arizona. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $27,154 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at DeVry University - Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mohave Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school awarded 387 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,996. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $15,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northland Pioneer College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Holbrook, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 171 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,851.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NPC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Phoenix College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,033 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Phoenix College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $10,866 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Phoenix 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Eastern Arizona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Thatcher, Arizona, the small public school handed out 457 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mesa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 1,815 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Mesa Community College full time. 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 $10,538 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Mesa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 1,291 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of $8,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 1,807 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,298 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,614. Associate Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $10,213 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Pima County Community College District 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 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cochise County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. This small public school is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and it awarded 1,483 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,758 in student loans.
Cochise College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arizona Western College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Arizona Western College is a medium-sized public school located in Yuma, Arizona that handed out 864 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
AWC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Yavapai College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Prescott, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 689 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,264 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Yavapai College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Glendale Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Glendale, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,568 students in 2021-2022.
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 $8,065 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Glendale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
American InterContinental University - Online came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 1,301 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
AIU Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,422. 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 $22,426 in student loans.
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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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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