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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona

24 Schools Ranked
$4,781 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Arizona to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science 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:

943 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in Arizona for computer science students working on their basic certificate. UOPX - Arizona is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 943 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Online courses are available at UOPX - Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Rio Salado College

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

Out of the 24 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Rio Salado College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Online courses are available at Rio Salado College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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71 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Mountain Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. South Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend South 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, 31% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Mountain Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
60 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Glendale Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Arizona. Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 60 basic certificates to qualified students.

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. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Glendale Community College. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

GateWay Community College

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means GateWay Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Online courses are available at GateWay Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Mesa Community College

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

Mesa Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Mesa, Arizona that handed out 50 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Mesa Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
44 Total Awards

Yavapai College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Yavapai College is a medium-sized public school located in Prescott, Arizona that handed out 44 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Yavapai College. 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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42 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 42 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert 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, 31% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Phoenix College

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

With a ranking of #9, Phoenix College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Phoenix College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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30 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Estrella Mountain 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 #10 on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Arizona who attend Estrella Mountain 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. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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25 Total Awards
$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees

Arizona State University - Tempe 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 #11 on the list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 25 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Tempe full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

ASU - Tempe 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. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Mohave Community College

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

Mohave Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Kingman, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,996. Around 35% 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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#13

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
14 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees

Grand Canyon University 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 #13 on the list. This large private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 14 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Grand Canyon University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,189. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Grand Canyon University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Pima Community College

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

Pima Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 14 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
12 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Scottsdale 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 #15 on the list. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Scottsdale Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Scottsdale Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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11 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Paradise Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Paradise Valley Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Paradise Valley Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 17% 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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5 Total Awards

Cochise County Community College District 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 #18 on the list. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school handed out 5 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

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

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#19

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
3 Total Awards

Eastern Arizona College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school situated in Thatcher, Arizona. It awarded 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

One thing to take note of is that Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Aspen University

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

Aspen University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Denver, Arizona, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Aspen University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,170. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#21

Northland Pioneer College

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

Northland Pioneer College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. NPC is located in Holbrook, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,850. Of those students who received their degree, 100% 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. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, Arizona

Coconino Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

Coconino Community College 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. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arizona ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arizona list.

Students from Arizona who attend University of Arizona full time pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $35,153.

Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Arizona. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona

Central Arizona College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

Pinal County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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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