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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

35 Schools Ranked
$5,781 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,182 Avg Student Debt

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 35 schools in Arizona to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for healthcare 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:

449 Total Awards
$10,222 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. UEI College - Phoenix is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 449 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,222 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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281 Total Awards
$10,497 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 35 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Tucson landed the # 2 spot on the list. PMI Tucson is a private for-profit institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 281 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,497 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Online courses are available at PMI Tucson, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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262 Total Awards
$10,459 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Carrington College, Phoenix North. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. This small private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 262 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,459 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Phoenix. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Arizona College - Mesa

Mesa, Arizona
211 Total Awards
$18,334 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,601 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona College - Mesa is a great place for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 211 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Arizona College - Mesa is $18,334. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,601 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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175 Total Awards
$9,550 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Arizona. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school awarded 175 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,550 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PMI Phoenix does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.

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143 Total Awards
$11,757 Avg Student Debt

Pima Medical Institute - Mesa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 143 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Mesa accumulate an average of $11,757 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

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105 Total Awards
$12,418 Average Tuition & Fees

American InterContinental University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. AIU Online is a private for-profit institution located in Schaumburg, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 105 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,418 to cover tuition and fees at AIU Online. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out AIU Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#10

Phoenix College

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

Phoenix College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 104 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Phoenix 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,048 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Phoenix College Report

#11

Northland Pioneer College

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

Northland Pioneer College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Holbrook, Arizona, the small public school awarded 84 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,850. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

NPC 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, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
77 Total Awards
$12,142 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,399 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bryan University is a small private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 77 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $12,142. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryan University accumulate an average of $15,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#13

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
76 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,648 Avg Student Debt

GateWay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 76 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend GateWay Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,648 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that GateWay Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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70 Total Awards
$9,645 Avg Student Debt

Pima Medical Institute - East Valley landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. PMI East Valley is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 70 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI East Valley accumulate an average of $9,645 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PMI East Valley. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Glendale Community College

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

Glendale Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, Arizona. It awarded 56 undergraduate 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,017 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Glendale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
46 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,076 Avg Student Debt

Mohave Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school awarded 46 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,076 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out MCC. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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43 Total Awards
$15,936 Avg Student Debt

East Valley Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Mesa, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 43 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,936 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#18

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
39 Total Awards
$12,886 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Arizona College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Thatcher, Arizona, the small public school awarded 39 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Eastern Arizona College accumulate an average of $12,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Eastern Arizona College, 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 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Rio Salado College

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

Rio Salado College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 38 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,925 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Rio Salado College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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36 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,031 Avg Student Debt

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 36 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Paradise Valley Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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 36% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Paradise Valley Community College. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Paradise Valley Community College Report

#21

Brookline College - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
32 Total Awards
$16,859 Avg Student Debt

Brookline College - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,859 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Since Brookline College - Phoenix 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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#22

Brookline College - Tempe

Tempe, Arizona
27 Total Awards
$16,859 Avg Student Debt

Brookline College - Tempe came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Brookline College - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Brookline College - Tempe accumulate an average of $16,859 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Brookline College - Tempe. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#23

Central Arizona College

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

With a ranking of #23, Central Arizona College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, the small public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Pinal County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#24

Brookline College - Tucson

Tucson, Arizona
25 Total Awards
$15,005 Avg Student Debt

Brookline College - Tucson came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Brookline College - Tucson is a very small private for-profit school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Brookline College - Tucson accumulate an average of $15,005 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Brookline College - Tucson is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#25

Yavapai College

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

With a ranking of #25, Yavapai College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 20 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Yavapai College accumulate an average of $16,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Yavapai College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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