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Cheapest Registered Nursing Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

University of Phoenix-Arizona delivers the state's lowest nursing program costs at $13,571 net price while producing graduates earning $88,250 annually. This creates an unusual pattern where the most affordable option leads to the highest salaries, contradicting typical cost-quality assumptions in nursing education. Arizona's expanding healthcare infrastructure, anchored by major employers like Banner Health and Mayo Clinic, drives strong demand for nursing professionals across all specialties from bedside care to administrative leadership roles.
9
Programs
$13,571 – $37,002
Net Price Range
$71,781
Avg. Program Earnings
47.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,571 $9,552 19.5%
2 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
4 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
5 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
6 $28,789 $23,760 100.0%
7 $31,502 $24,853 9.1% 100.0%
8 $34,155 $24,853 100.0%
9 $37,002 $20,462 66.7% 83.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $23,431 cost difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive nursing programs?

The gap reflects institutional type differences, with University of Phoenix-Arizona at $13,571 serving as the low-cost leader while Chamberlain University-Arizona reaches $37,002. Public universities like Arizona State and University of Arizona cluster around $14,000-$16,000, offering middle-ground options.

How do graduation rates vary among Arizona's most affordable nursing schools?

Arizona State University leads with a 67.8% graduation rate despite its $13,670 cost, while University of Phoenix shows just 19.5% completion. Northern Arizona University maintains a solid 56.9% rate at $14,922 net price.

Is attending a more expensive nursing program worth the investment in Arizona?

Not necessarily, as University of Phoenix graduates earn $88,250 annually while paying the lowest tuition. However, Grand Canyon University students earn $77,476 at nearly double the cost, suggesting individual program strength matters more than price alone.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.