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Top Nursing Schools in Arizona

This page lists 37 schools in Arizona that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 15 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 22 associate degree (ADN), 14 bachelor's (BSN), 9 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 21 public, 2 private nonprofit and 14 private for-profit. 28 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Phoenix (10), Tucson (5), Mesa (3) and Chandler (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

37 schools · 13 verified program profiles · page 1 of 2

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Verified program profiles (13)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Aspen University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • minimum of two years · 42 credits
  • $740 per credit · All students
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Aspen University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

MSNInformaticsLeadershipNurse EducatorPublic HealthFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • as little as 24 months · 36 credits
  • $430 per credit · All students
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Aspen University

Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)

MSNRN-to-MSNInformaticsLeadershipNurse EducatorPublic HealthFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • 4 years · 57 credits
  • $395 – $475 per credit · All students
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Schools (37)

American InterContinental University System

Private for-profitUniversityChandler, AZ

American InterContinental University System is a private for-profit university in Chandler, AZ. It reported 4 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: MSN, BSN

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Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix

Private for-profitFour-year collegePhoenix, AZ

Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix is a private for-profit four-year college in Phoenix, AZ. It reported 144 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionTempe, AZ

Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe is a private for-profit specialized institution in Tempe, AZ. It reported 296 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson

Private for-profitFour-year collegeTucson, AZ

Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson is a private for-profit four-year college in Tucson, AZ. It reported 148 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

PublicUniversityTempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public university in Tempe, AZ. It reported 626 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD

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Arizona State University Digital Immersion

PublicUniversityScottsdale, AZ

Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public university in Scottsdale, AZ. It reported 490 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

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Arizona Western College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeYuma, AZ

Arizona Western College is a public community / two-year college in Yuma, AZ. It reported 50 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Aspen University

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Aspen University offers online nursing programs for registered nurses at the bachelor's (RN to BSN), master's (MSN and RN to MSN) and doctoral (DNP) levels. The nursing page lists the programs and states CCNE accreditation for the baccalaureate, master's and DNP programs.

4 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-Public Health, RN-MSN, MSN-DNP, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Brookline College-Phoenix

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Brookline College-Phoenix is a private for-profit specialized institution in Phoenix, AZ. It reported 109 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Carrington College-Mesa

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionMesa, AZ

Carrington College-Mesa is a private for-profit specialized institution in Mesa, AZ. It reported 90 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Carrington College-Phoenix North

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Carrington College-Phoenix North is a private for-profit specialized institution in Phoenix, AZ. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Carrington College-Tucson

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionTucson, AZ

Carrington College-Tucson is a private for-profit specialized institution in Tucson, AZ. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Central Arizona College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCoolidge, AZ

Central Arizona College is a public community / two-year college in Coolidge, AZ. It reported 103 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Chamberlain University-Arizona

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Chamberlain University-Arizona is a private for-profit specialized institution in Phoenix, AZ. It reported 225 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChandler, AZ

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public community / two-year college in Chandler, AZ. It reported 79 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Cochise County Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSierra Vista, AZ

Cochise County Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Sierra Vista, AZ. It reported 74 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)

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Coconino Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFlagstaff, AZ

Coconino Community College is a public community / two-year college in Flagstaff, AZ. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Eastern Arizona College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeThatcher, AZ

Eastern Arizona College is a public community / two-year college in Thatcher, AZ. It reported 82 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Estrella Mountain Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAvondale, AZ

Estrella Mountain Community College is a public community / two-year college in Avondale, AZ. It reported 78 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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GateWay Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePhoenix, AZ

GateWay Community College is a public community / two-year college in Phoenix, AZ. It reported 357 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: BSN, ADN (candidate)

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Before you apply in Arizona

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Arizona. See online coursework and clinical requirements.