2025 - Best Nursing Schools In Phoenix, Arizona

2025 Best Nursing Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

Research and compare nursing programs in Phoenix, Arizona.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Phoenix, the state of Arizona, across the nation, and offered online.

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Compare Arizona Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	4	4
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	N/A%	84.70%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	N/A% to N/A%	70.80% to 91.93%

In total the state of Arizona offers 39 nursing schools consisting of 16 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 22 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Phoenix there are 12 nursing schools with 7 private and 4 public schools in Phoenix to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Phoenix offer 11 nursing degree levels including: Master Degree, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, Accelerated BSN, BSN to DNP, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD and Doctor of Nursing.

To meet the diverse needs of Phoenix healthcare needs, nursing programs in Phoenix offer 12 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Nursing Administration, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Phoenix have never been more flexible. Phoenix nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Arizona including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 3 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Phoenix. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Phoenix to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Chamberlain University

2149 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ - 85021
((60) 2) -331-2720

Chamberlain University is dedicated to graduating extraordinary healthcare professionals who will significantly impact the global healthcare scenario. As an institution that purely educates quality healthcare professionals, Chamberlain University has implemented a Chamberlain Care Student Success Model, a customized program of tools, resources, and support to prepare the students to succeed

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 3
National Rank BSN: 135
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 91.10%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Grand Canyon University

3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ - 85017
((80) 0) -800-9776

Although it is a Christian University, the Healthcare and Nursing Degree Programs at Grand Canyon University welcome students of all backgrounds and denominations without any discrimination. The variety of nursing degrees and pathways at Grand Canyon University are taught by exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced faculty at small classes. The classes

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Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 6
National Rank BSN: 152
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 89.86%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Brookline College-Phoenix

2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ - 85021
((88) 8) -875-1353

Brookline College has multiple campuses, one of which is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their RN to BSN program is also available in an online format. Their RN to BSN program can be completed in one year, if attending full-time. However, a part-time option is also available. Their online RN to

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 7
National Rank BSN: 503
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 86.09%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix

411 N Central Avenue - Ste 520, Phoenix, AZ - 85004
(855) 278-5080

Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Arizona has 15 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Phoenix does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Arizona's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Avondale, Chandler, Coolidge, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson.

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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in Phoenix, AZ