2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Arizona
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Arizona? Our ranking highlights 110 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 82 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Arizona
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Arizona State University Skysong tops our 2026 ranking of the best Healthcare degree schools in Arizona. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,627 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,742. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
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A rank of #2 makes Central Arizona College one of the top choices in Arizona. Set in Coolidge, AZ, Central Arizona College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Graduates carry a median of $11,635 in student loans. Get the full Central Arizona College report
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You'll be in good company at Grand Canyon University, which ranked #3 this year. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,508. Typical Healthcare student debt is $30,027. More on Grand Canyon University
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Out of the 82 schools in Arizona in this year's ranking, Arizona State University landed the #4 spot. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,842. See the full Arizona State University profile
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Phoenix Arizona one of the top choices in Arizona. Located in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. About 16% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,323 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full University Of Phoenix Arizona profile
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University Of Arizona placed #6 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Get the full University Of Arizona report
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Northern Arizona University landed the #7 spot in Arizona this year. Set in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Northern Arizona University Healthcare students take on a median of $21,645 in debt. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
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Gateway Community College Phoenix did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Phoenix, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Gateway Community College Phoenix Healthcare students take on a median of $15,736 in debt. Get the full Gateway Community College Phoenix report
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Eastern Arizona College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Thatcher, AZ, Eastern Arizona College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $9,552. Students borrow a median of $6,781 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Eastern Arizona College
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Mohave Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Mohave Community College is a public school based in Kingman, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,208, while out-of-state students pay about $7,968. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,766. Get the full Mohave Community College report
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Northland Pioneer College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Holbrook, AZ. Students from in state pay about $2,232 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,320. The median Healthcare program debt is $8,680. See the full Northland Pioneer College profile
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Mesa Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Mesa, AZ, Mesa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. See the full Mesa Community College profile
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Phoenix College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Phoenix College
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Arizona Western College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Yuma, AZ, Arizona Western College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,060, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on Arizona Western College
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Pima Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Tucson, AZ, Pima Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Pima Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $10,655 in debt. See the full Pima Community College profile
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Cochise College landed the #16 spot in Arizona this year. This public school is set in Sierra Vista, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,280, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,013. Get the full Cochise College report
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Glendale, AZ, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Glendale Community College Glendale Az Healthcare students take on a median of $15,996 in debt. Read the full report on Glendale Community College Glendale Az
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Yavapai College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Prescott, AZ, Yavapai College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,486 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,087. Read more about Yavapai College
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American Intercontinental University Online did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Chandler, AZ, American Intercontinental University Online is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 6% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,397. American Intercontinental University Online Healthcare students take on a median of $39,107 in debt. Read more about American Intercontinental University Online
Request InformationSouthwest Institute Of Healing Arts came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Get the full Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts report
Request InformationStudio Academy Of Beauty placed #21 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. Get the full Studio Academy Of Beauty report
Request InformationArizona College Mesa landed the #22 spot in Arizona this year. Get the full Arizona College Mesa report
Request InformationScottsdale Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about Scottsdale Community College
Request InformationAveda Institute Phoenix came in at #24 in this year's ranking. More on Aveda Institute Phoenix
Request InformationSessions College For Professional Design ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Sessions College For Professional Design
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Arizona Board Of Regents landed the #26 spot in Arizona this year. Read the full report on Arizona Board Of Regents
Request InformationUniversal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc
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Kino College
Kino College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Kino College
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Phoenix came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Phoenix
Request InformationRegional Center For Border Health ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Regional Center For Border Health profile
Request InformationCommercial Divers International landed the #31 spot in Arizona this year. Read the full report on Commercial Divers International
Request InformationTohono Oodham Community College placed #32 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. Read the full report on Tohono Oodham Community College
Request InformationBrookline College Tempe came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Brookline College Tempe report
Request InformationAvalon School Of Cosmetology Mesa placed #34 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. More on Avalon School Of Cosmetology Mesa
Request InformationEast Valley Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full East Valley Institute Of Technology profile
Request InformationPima Medical Institute Phoenix did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Pima Medical Institute Phoenix
Request InformationAveda Institute Tucson Avondale came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Aveda Institute Tucson Avondale
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Prescott College
Prescott College landed the #38 spot in Arizona this year. Read more about Prescott College
Request InformationMidwestern University Glendale did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Midwestern University Glendale
Request InformationArizona College Glendale placed #40 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. Read the full report on Arizona College Glendale
Request InformationArizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine placed #41 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. More on Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Request InformationPure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School Arizona Holistic Institute came in at #42 in this year's ranking. See the full Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School Arizona Holistic Institute profile
Request InformationArizona Christian University placed #43 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. Get the full Arizona Christian University report
Request InformationEmpire Beauty School Tucson landed the #44 spot in Arizona this year. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Tucson
Request InformationEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
Request InformationGateway Community College Central City landed the #46 spot in Arizona this year. More on Gateway Community College Central City
Request InformationCarrington College Mesa placed #47 among Healthcare schools in Arizona. Read more about Carrington College Mesa
Request InformationAveda Institute Tucson ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Aveda Institute Tucson
Request InformationNational Paralegal College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on National Paralegal College
Request InformationRio Salado College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Rio Salado College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 82 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 110 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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