by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,262 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Eastern Arizona College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Eastern Arizona College
GateWay Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from GateWay Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to check out Phoenix College. Phoenix College is a large public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in health professions from Phoenix College
Mohave Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Mohave Community College
Glendale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in health professions from Glendale Community College
Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in health professions from Mesa Community College
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a associate in health professions from Pima Community College
Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Yavapai College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in health professions from Estrella Mountain Community College
Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Central Arizona College
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 12,915 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 2,779 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 1,603 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,971 |
| Allied Health Professions | 777 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 549 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 360 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 185 |
| Dental Support Services | 167 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 77 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 73 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 41 |
| Public Health | 25 |