2023 Most Popular Associate Degree 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. 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.
The Most Popular Associate Degree 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 37 schools in Arizona to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found Sonoran Desert Institute to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 816 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute is $11,960. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,168 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.
Sonoran Desert Institute is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. UTI Avondale is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 828 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,335 in student loans. Around 2% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from PMI Tucson accumulate an average of $23,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Tucson, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pima Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. 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. On average, associate degree students take out $10,213 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Pima County Community College District, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 37 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Mesa landed the # 5 spot on the list. PMI Mesa is located in Mesa, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 224 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,832 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
GateWay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 662 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend GateWay Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GateWay Community College. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Phoenix College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,033 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mesa Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Mesa, Arizona that handed out 1,815 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Mesa 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. Associate Degree recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $10,538 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Mesa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular 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.
Students from Arizona who attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $8,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Arizona College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. This small public school is located in Coolidge, Arizona, and it awarded 491 associate degrees 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. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cochise County Community College District came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Cochise College is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,483 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $10,758 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cochise College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Brookline College - Phoenix ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Brookline College - Phoenix is a very small private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 100 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,207 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Brookline College - Phoenix is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Carrington College, Phoenix North ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Carrington College, Phoenix is a small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 229 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,560 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Carrington College, Phoenix does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Coconino Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Coconino Community College is a small public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 334 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,715 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coconino Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carrington College-Mesa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Carrington College-Mesa is a very small private for-profit school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 119 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,560 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Carrington College-Mesa 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 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 96 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,611 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Phoenix, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Yavapai College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 689 diplomas to qualifed associate degree 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. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Mohave Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Mohave Community College is a small public school located in Kingman, Arizona that handed out 387 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. 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. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryan University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 330 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,184. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Bryan University accumulate an average of $19,820 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Bryan University 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.
Arizona Western College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Yuma, Arizona, and it awarded 864 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
One thing to take note of is that AWC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,208 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $10,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Estrella Mountain 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, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Rio Salado College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 699 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rio Salado College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Rio Salado College accumulate an average of $11,568 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rio Salado College. In 2020-2021 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northland Pioneer College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. NPC is located in Holbrook, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 171 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NPC is $2,428. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,851. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NPC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Glendale Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 1,568 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 Glendale Community College. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
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. 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.
With a ranking of #25, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 735 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Scottsdale Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $9,563 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Scottsdale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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