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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona

19 Schools Ranked
$4,347 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Arizona to see which basic certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

59 Total Awards
$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Arizona State University - Tempe the most popular school in Arizona for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 59 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Tempe. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASU - Tempe does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
26 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Central Arizona College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arizona. Central Arizona College is a small public school located in Coolidge, Arizona that handed out 26 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Pinal County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
21 Total Awards

Out of the 19 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Yavapai College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Yavapai College is a medium-sized public school located in Prescott, Arizona that handed out 21 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

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

Yavapai College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
20 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Rio Salado College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arizona. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 20 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rio Salado College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rio Salado College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
19 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Glendale Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in Glendale, Arizona that handed out 19 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% 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. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
15 Total Awards

Arizona Western College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. AWC is a medium-sized public school situated in Yuma, Arizona. It awarded 15 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% 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 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
15 Total Awards
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Pioneer College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. NPC is a public institution located in Holbrook, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NPC is $2,428. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,850. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at NPC, 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
13 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Mesa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Mesa, Arizona that handed out 13 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mesa Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
5 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Pima Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Pima County Community College District, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, Arizona
5 Total Awards

Studio Academy of Beauty ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

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

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#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
5 Total Awards
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NAU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,761. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NAU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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3 Total Awards

Cochise County Community College District landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Cochise County Community College District is a small public school located in Sierra Vista, Arizona that handed out 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

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

Online courses are available at Cochise College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Cochise County Community College District Report

#13

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
2 Total Awards

Eastern Arizona College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Eastern Arizona College is a public institution located in Thatcher, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

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

Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern Arizona College. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Eastern Arizona College Report

1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Chandler-Gilbert Community College Report

#14

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

South Mountain Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small public school handed out 1 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend South Mountain Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Mountain Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854.

Estrella Mountain Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Phoenix College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Phoenix College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854.

Phoenix College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Paradise Valley Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paradise Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854.

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.

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#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arizona came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $35,153.

University of Arizona 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 fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 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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