CNA & LPN programs in Arizona
27 CNA & LPN programs at 25 Arizona schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (12 programs), the state median is $42,220 one year after completion, 16% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $13,438.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 48 | $59,720 | $9,905 | $113 |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 403 | $57,010 | $12,925 | $147 |
| GateWay Community College-Central City | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | $57,010 | $12,925 | $147 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 220 | $50,267 | $10,556 | $120 |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 54 | $48,109 | $11,956 | $136 |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 41 | $45,172 | $13,700 | $156 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 305 | $39,268 | $13,375 | $152 |
| Pima Medical Institute-East Valley | Mesa, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 146 | $35,112 | $9,060 | $103 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | $35,112 | $9,060 | $103 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | $30,247 | $17,516 | $199 |
| Brookline College-Tempe | Tempe, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | $30,247 | $17,516 | $199 |
| Brookline College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 17 | $30,247 | $17,516 | $199 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | $29,938 | $340 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 38 | not reported | $18,605 | $211 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 75 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 46 | not reported | – | – |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 90 | not reported | $13,500 | $153 |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 41 | not reported | – | – |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 20 | not reported | $19,280 | $219 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 74 | not reported | – | – |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| East Valley Institute of Technology | Mesa, AZ | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Arizona
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Arizona?
By reported one-year earnings, Pima Community College leads at $59,720 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Arizona?
The Scorecard lists 27 certificate or associate programs in this field at 25 schools in Arizona.