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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona

13 Schools Ranked
$3,442 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Arizona to see which ones had the most popular online basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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943 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Arizona. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 943 students in 2020-2021.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
76 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rio Salado College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Rio Salado College is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 basic 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
50 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Mesa Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 50 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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30 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Estrella Mountain Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Avondale, Arizona. It awarded 30 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
14 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pima Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 14 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pima County Community College District is $2,250. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
57 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

GateWay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 57 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend GateWay Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
44 Total Awards

Yavapai College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. This medium-sized public school is located in Prescott, Arizona, and it awarded 44 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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6 Total Awards
$12,440 Average Tuition & Fees

Sessions College for Professional Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Sessions College, expect to pay an average of $12,440 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#9

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
17 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Mohave Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. This small public school is located in Kingman, Arizona, and it awarded 17 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,136. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,996. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

Since MCC 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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42 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Chandler, Arizona, and it awarded 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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5 Total Awards

Cochise County Community College District landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Cochise County Community College District is a small public school located in Sierra Vista, Arizona that handed out 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
2 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Aspen University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Aspen University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Denver, Arizona that handed out 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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

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#13

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
31 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Phoenix College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 31 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Phoenix College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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