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2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

15 Schools Ranked
$6,026 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,182 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Arizona to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
66 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,293 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Pima Community College the most popular school in Arizona for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 66 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they attend Pima County Community College District full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,293 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
33 Total Awards
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,719 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. This large public school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they attend NAU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,761. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,719 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NAU. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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32 Total Awards
$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,433 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend ASU - Tempe full time pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,438. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $20,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

ASU - Tempe 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 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
23 Total Awards
$18,588 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Arizona College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, the small public school handed out 23 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,588 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pinal County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
11 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,017 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Glendale Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Glendale, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glendale Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,017 in student loans. Around 91% 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.

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#6

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
7 Total Awards
$16,583 Avg Student Debt

Yavapai College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,583 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients 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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6 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,031 Avg Student Debt

Paradise Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 6 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paradise Valley Community College accumulate an average of $12,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Paradise Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
5 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,000 Avg Student Debt

Mesa Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 undergraduate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $12,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Mesa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Arizona Christian University

Phoenix, Arizona
3 Total Awards
$30,624 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Arizona Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Arizona Christian University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,624. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Online courses are available at Arizona Christian University, 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 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

South Mountain Community College

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

South Mountain Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend South Mountain Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at South Mountain Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Arizona who attend Estrella Mountain Community 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,506 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at Estrella Mountain Community 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 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,925 Avg Student Debt

Rio Salado College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Rio Salado College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,925 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rio Salado College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, Arizona
1 Total Awards
$14,142 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Coconino Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Coconino Community College is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coconino Community College accumulate an average of $14,142 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coconino Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,982 Avg Student Debt

Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,982 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,048 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.

Students from Arizona who attend Phoenix 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $18,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Phoenix 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, 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 15 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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