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