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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (37)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Midwestern University-Glendale | Glendale, AZ | Private nonprofit | MSN-CRNA, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Regional Center for Border Health | Somerton, AZ | Private nonprofit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
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.