Top ADN Programs in Arizona
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
22 schools in Arizona reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (22)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| 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 |