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Pima Community College in Tucson runs an accredited LPN program for approximately $2,040 in tuition — the lowest in the entire country. GateWay Community College in Phoenix comes in under $4,000. Arizona's warm climate, growing healthcare market, and NLC compact membership make it one of the best value propositions in LPN education anywhere.
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Tucson, AZ
The cheapest accredited LPN program in the United States. Pima's practical nursing certificate program covers all required clinical hours at this remarkably low tuition. Located in Tucson with access to Banner Health and Tucson Medical Center clinical placements. Financial aid available — for Pell-eligible students, the program is essentially free with money left over.
Phoenix, AZ
Located in the Phoenix metro — Arizona's largest healthcare market. GateWay offers a practical nursing certificate with clinical placements at major Phoenix-area hospitals. The Phoenix metro employs the majority of Arizona's LPNs, making this a strong choice for post-graduation employment.
Kingman / Lake Havasu City, AZ
Serves rural northwestern Arizona with campuses in Kingman and Lake Havasu City. Strong clinical partnerships with local healthcare facilities. Ideal for students who want to work in rural Arizona — demand is high and competition for jobs is low.
Sierra Vista / Douglas, AZ
Located near Fort Huachuca — a major military installation. Strong pipeline for military spouses and veterans using GI Bill benefits. Rural southeastern Arizona has consistent LPN demand in border community healthcare.
| Area | Annual Salary | Hourly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix / Scottsdale / Mesa | $58,000–$63,000 | $27.88–$30.29 | Largest AZ healthcare market |
| Tucson | $54,000–$59,000 | $25.96–$28.37 | Banner Health + TMC + VA |
| Flagstaff / Northern AZ | $52,000–$57,000 | $25.00–$27.40 | Higher cost of living but rural bonuses |
| Statewide Average (BLS) | $57,800 | $27.79 | BLS May 2024 |
At Pima CC ($2,040), a Pell Grant covers the entire tuition three times over. Even partial Pell awards eliminate all out-of-pocket tuition costs at Arizona's cheapest programs.
Arizona's state grant program for residents attending eligible institutions. Stacks with Pell Grant for maximum aid coverage.
Banner Health — Arizona's largest healthcare employer — offers tuition assistance for employees pursuing nursing credentials. Contact Banner nursing recruitment directly.
Arizona WIOA programs cover LPN training for qualifying adults. Contact your local Arizona@Work center.
Arizona has a large veteran population with multiple military installations. Fort Huachuca, Luke AFB, and Davis-Monthan AFB create strong veteran demand for LPN training.
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