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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 2023 rankings named Central Arizona College the best school in Arizona for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Coolidge, Arizona, and it awarded 491 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,534 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Pinal County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 17 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Avondale, Arizona. It awarded 1,208 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $10,698 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Estrella Mountain Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means GateWay Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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. 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 $9,353 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GateWay Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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 large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 3,066 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,782 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UOPX - Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at DeVry University - Arizona helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Arizona. DeVry University - Arizona is a very small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 7 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
DeVry University - Arizona does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. 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 $27,154 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DeVry University - Arizona. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mohave 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 #6 on the list. MCC is a small public school situated in Kingman, Arizona. It awarded 387 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Some students 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NPC is $2,428. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,851.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NPC. In 2020-2021 about 52% 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 best places for trade school 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 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,033 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $10,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. 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. Eastern Arizona College is a public institution located in Thatcher, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 457 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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. Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,815 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 Mesa 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 $10,538 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mesa Community College. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,291 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Chandler-Gilbert 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pima Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 1,807 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,298 in tuition and fees if they attend Pima County Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Cochise County Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Sierra Vista, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,483 students 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 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 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Arizona Western 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 #14 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Yuma, Arizona, and it awarded 864 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
AWC 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 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Yavapai College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. 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.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,264 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Yavapai College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glendale Community College. 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 $8,065 in student loans.
Glendale 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
American InterContinental University - Online 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 #17 on the list. AIU Online is a private for-profit institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,301 associate degrees 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.
AIU Online is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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