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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Arizona

16 Schools Ranked
$16,639 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,480 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 16 schools in Arizona to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

11,763 Total Awards
$37,858 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arizona. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 11,763 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $37,858 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UOPX - Arizona. During the 2020-2021 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
14,092 Total Awards
$17,205 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,469 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14,092 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Grand Canyon University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,205. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,469 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Grand Canyon University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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14,986 Total Awards
$11,618 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,127 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 14,986 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,618 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Tempe. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,592. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,127 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

One thing to take note of is that ASU - Tempe does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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274 Total Awards
$28,506 Avg Student Debt

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 Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. PMI Tucson is a private for-profit institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 274 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,506 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PMI Tucson. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
8,187 Total Awards
$11,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,916 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 5 spot on the list. Scottsdale, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,187 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,088 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Skysong. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,358. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,916 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

ASU - Skysong 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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542 Total Awards
$40,464 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,170 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Prescott, Arizona, and it awarded 542 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Embry-Riddle Prescott does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,464. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,170 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Embry-Riddle Prescott 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 8% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,866 Total Awards
$12,422 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,515 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 1,866 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,422. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,515 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, AIU Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full American InterContinental University - Online Report

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
8,003 Total Awards
$12,937 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,448 Avg Student Debt

University of Arizona landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 8,003 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $12,937 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,355. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Arizona accumulate an average of $20,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Arizona. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
5,990 Total Awards
$11,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,045 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the large public school awarded 5,990 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NAU is $11,810. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,531. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,045 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

NAU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Northern Arizona University Report

#10

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
72 Total Awards
$12,184 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,293 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 72 bachelor’s 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Bryan University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
248 Total Awards
$28,862 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Brookline College - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Brookline College - Phoenix is a very small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 248 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,862 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% 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.

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#12

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
146 Total Awards
$13,341 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,495 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Ottawa University - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 146 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,341. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Phoenix accumulate an average of $22,495 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Ottawa University - Phoenix 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Aspen University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,636 Total Awards
$6,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,431 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Aspen University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Aspen University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 1,636 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,500 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Aspen University accumulate an average of $17,431 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Online courses are available at Aspen University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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122 Total Awards
$18,708 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,036 Avg Student Debt

University of Advancing Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at University of Advancing Technology is $18,708. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,036 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Advancing Technology. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
34 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$40,829 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Arizona landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. DeVry University - Arizona is a very small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,829 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

DeVry University - Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Ottawa University - Surprise

Surprise, Arizona
125 Total Awards
$33,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,795 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Surprise came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Surprise, Arizona, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 125 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Surprise is $33,000. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,795 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

Ottawa University - Surprise does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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