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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Arizona to see which online programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
Most Popular Online Trade School Schools in Arizona
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for trade school students working on their degree. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 26,013 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,447 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $155, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UOPX - Arizona graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,608 during the early year of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 24 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Sonoran Desert Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Sonoran Desert Institute is a small private for-profit school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 1,360 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,659 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Sonoran Desert Institute graduates make an average of $62,428 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.
Out of the 24 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 29,319 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $32,993 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $223, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Grand Canyon University graduates make an average of $48,396 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona list. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 1,311 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,980 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $104, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, PMI Tucson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,610 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend American InterContinental University - Online. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 4,536 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $30,828 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $119. During the early years of their career, AIU Online graduates make an average of $36,597 annually. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. ASU - Skysong is a large public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 14,649 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $33,089 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $338 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ASU - Skysong, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,201 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #7, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small private for-profit school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 889 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,833 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bryan University graduates make an average of $26,230 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Brookline College - Phoenix ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona list. Brookline College - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 542 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $15,379 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $173, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Brookline College - Phoenix graduates make an average of $35,689 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
With a ranking of #9, Carrington College, Phoenix North did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Carrington College, Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 804 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Carrington College, Phoenix accumulate an average of $13,558 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $136.After graduating from Carrington College, Phoenix, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,519 during the early years of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,334 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,698 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Estrella Mountain Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,019 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
GateWay Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,852 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,630 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, GateWay Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,233 during the early year of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Yavapai College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,966 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $14,843 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Yavapai College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,570 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Pima Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Pima County Community College District is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4,307 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $9,883 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Pima County Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,116 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Rio Salado College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,004 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $11,838 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Rio Salado College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,954 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Central Arizona College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. This small public school is located in Coolidge, Arizona, and it awarded 1,048 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $12,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Pinal County Community College graduates make an average of $35,004 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Ottawa University - Phoenix landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 389 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Phoenix accumulate an average of $29,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Ottawa University - Phoenix graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,260 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Cochise County Community College District came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school handed out 1,972 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Cochise College accumulate an average of $9,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Cochise College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,183 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
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With a ranking of #17, Aspen University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 2,208 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $26,014 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Aspen University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $83,891 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Mohave Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school awarded 918 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,745 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $45,154 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
University of Advancing Technology landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 224 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,036 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, University of Advancing Technology graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,459 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Scottsdale Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,374 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,983 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Scottsdale Community College graduates make an average of $39,500 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
With a ranking of #22, Mesa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Mesa, Arizona that handed out 3,788 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $9,136 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Mesa Community College graduates make an average of $43,129 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Northland Pioneer College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Holbrook, Arizona, and it awarded 574 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from NPC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,666 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
With a ranking of #24, Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 605 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,260 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $70, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from PMI Phoenix, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $26,922 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 24 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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