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2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

13 Schools Ranked
$16,492 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,038 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Arizona to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,712 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the most popular school in Arizona for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 1,712 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,189 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Grand Canyon University. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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612 Total Awards
$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,760 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large public school handed out 612 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Tempe full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $24,760 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

One thing to take note of is that ASU - Tempe does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Report

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
526 Total Awards
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,855 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arizona. Northern Arizona University is a large public school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 526 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NAU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,761. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NAU accumulate an average of $22,855 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

NAU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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410 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 410 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UOPX - Arizona. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
285 Total Awards
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arizona. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 285 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend University of Arizona full time pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $35,153. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,823 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
130 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the large public school handed out 130 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend ASU - Skysong full time pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

ASU - Skysong is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
27 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Aspen University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Denver, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Aspen University accumulate an average of $36,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Aspen University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Aspen University Report

#7

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
27 Total Awards
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,281. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,724 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Ottawa University - Phoenix is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Ottawa University - Phoenix Report

#9

Arizona Christian University

Phoenix, Arizona
21 Total Awards
$30,624 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,548 Avg Student Debt

Arizona Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,624 to cover tuition and fees at Arizona Christian University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,548 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Arizona Christian University. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Prescott College

Prescott, Arizona
18 Total Awards
$34,641 Average Tuition & Fees

Prescott College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Prescot College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Prescott, Arizona. It awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,641 to cover tuition and fees at Prescot College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Prescot 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Dine College

Tsaile, Arizona
6 Total Awards
$1,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Dine College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Dine College is located in Tsaile, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $1,410 to cover tuition and fees at Dine College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dine College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Dine College Report

#12

Ottawa University - Surprise

Surprise, Arizona
4 Total Awards
$33,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,708 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Surprise landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Surprise, Arizona, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Ottawa University - Surprise, expect to pay an average of $33,000 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,708 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ottawa University - Surprise does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards

International Baptist College and Seminary ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

IBCS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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