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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona

18 Schools Ranked
$2,781 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,182 Avg Student Debt

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Arizona to see which undergraduate 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:

#1

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
44 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,925 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Rio Salado College is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rio Salado College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,925 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rio Salado College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
31 Total Awards
$12,142 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,399 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bryan University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Bryan University is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,142. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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29 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, South Mountain Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. South Mountain Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Mountain Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Mountain Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

Full South Mountain Community College Report

#4

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
14 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,832 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Scottsdale Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Scottsdale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 14 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Scottsdale 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Online courses are available at Scottsdale Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Scottsdale Community College Report

#5

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
9 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona Western College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. This medium-sized public school is located in Yuma, Arizona, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AWC does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
9 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,017 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Glendale Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in Glendale, Arizona that handed out 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Glendale Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Glendale Community College accumulate an average of $12,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Glendale Community 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.

Full Glendale Community College Report

#7

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
8 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,000 Avg Student Debt

Mesa Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,000 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Mesa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Mesa Community College Report

#8

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
3 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,293 Avg Student Debt

Pima Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,566. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,293 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Pima County Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

Full Pima Community College Report

2 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College accumulate an average of $11,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Estrella Mountain 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 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Estrella Mountain Community College Report

#10

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,048 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $18,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Phoenix College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Phoenix College Report

1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,982 Avg Student Debt

Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Chandler, Arizona, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arizona who attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,982 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,648 Avg Student Debt

GateWay Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend GateWay Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from GateWay Community College accumulate an average of $13,648 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that GateWay Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full GateWay Community College Report

1 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,031 Avg Student Debt

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paradise Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,031 in student loans.

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.

Full Paradise Valley Community College Report

#14

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Pioneer College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking.

Students from Arizona who attend NPC full time pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,850.

One thing to take note of is that NPC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Northland Pioneer College Report

#14

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
$18,588 Avg Student Debt

Central Arizona College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $18,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central Arizona College Report

$11,380 Avg Student Debt

Cochise County Community College District landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,380 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Cochise College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Dine College

Tsaile, Arizona
$1,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Dine College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you want to attend Dine College, expect to pay an average of $1,410 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dine College. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
$12,886 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Arizona College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,886 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Eastern Arizona College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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