2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Arizona to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona
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Our analysis found Glendale Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. This fairly large public school is located in Glendale, Arizona, and it awarded 61 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Glendale Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $16,480 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Glendale Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 22 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Avondale, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,315 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mesa Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,634 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mesa Community College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Chandler-Gilbert Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arizona. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school located in Chandler, Arizona that handed out 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of $15,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Arizona College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, the small public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,315 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arizona Western College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Yuma, Arizona, and it awarded 34 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,308 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at AWC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cochise County Community College District ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school handed out 31 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Cochise College accumulate an average of $16,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cochise College. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rio Salado College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Arizona who attend Rio Salado College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,498 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Rio Salado College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Eastern Arizona College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Thatcher, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,270 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Eastern Arizona College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Paradise Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Paradise Valley Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $21,679 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Paradise Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mohave Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,996. On average, associate degree students take out $18,541 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
MCC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Northland Pioneer College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Holbrook, Arizona, the small public school handed out 16 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,850. Associate Degree recipients from NPC accumulate an average of $12,103 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NPC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Yavapai College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 15 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,796 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Yavapai College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Pima Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. Associate Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $15,202 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Phoenix College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. This medium-sized public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Phoenix College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $17,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Phoenix College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Scottsdale Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,639 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Scottsdale Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Dine College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. This small public school is located in Tsaile, Arizona, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Dine College is $1,410. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Dine College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Mountain Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list. South Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Mountain Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
South Mountain Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This large private for-profit school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,839 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Tohono O’Odham Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Tohono O’Odham Community College is a very small public school located in Sells, Arizona that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Tohono O’Odham Community College is $932. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Tohono O’Odham Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #21, GateWay Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. GateWay Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GateWay Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, associate degree students take out $20,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that GateWay Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Aspen University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Denver, Arizona, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Aspen University is $5,170. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Aspen University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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