Top PhD Programs in Arizona
Research doctorates in nursing science.
5 schools in Arizona reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (5)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |