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
Verified program profiles (13)
See all 13 programs →Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Aspen University | DNP, MSN-to-DNP | Online coursework | $740 per credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Aspen University | MSN, Informatics, Leadership, Nurse Educator, Public Health | Online coursework | $430 per credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) | Aspen University | MSN, RN-to-MSN, Informatics, Leadership, Nurse Educator, Public Health | Online coursework | $395 – $475 per credit |
| RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program) | Aspen University | BSN, RN-to-BSN | Online coursework | $395 per credit |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure) | Grand Canyon University | BSN | On-campus | $8,250 per semester |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) | Grand Canyon University | BSN, RN-to-BSN | Online coursework | $345 per credit |
Schools (37)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University System | Chandler, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN | CCNE |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD | — |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | Public | BSN, MSN | — |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Aspen University | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-Public Health, RN-MSN, MSN-DNP, PhD-Leadership | CCNE |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | CNA, BSN | CCNE |
| Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Carrington College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
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.