Explore top local trade schools in Arizona and accredited online technical colleges offering certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. Choose from a variety of career-focused training options, including HVAC technician, automotive technology, and aircraft maintenance programs.
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Trade Schools and Technical Colleges in Arizona
All listed Arizona partner trade schools and online colleges are accredited and offer financial aid assistance to students who qualify.
- The Refrigeration School – Phoenix
- Arizona Automotive Institute – Glendale
- Carrington College – Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson, Glendale
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Phoenix
- UEI College – Phoenix
- Arizona College – Glendale, Mesa
- Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Flagstaff, Mesa, Prescott, Tucson
- Universal Technical Institute – Avondale
- Motorcycle Mechanics Institute – Phoenix
- SAGE Truck Driving Schools – Phoenix
- Roadmaster Driver’s School – Phoenix
Online Schools
These online colleges are accredited in Arizona.
Here is a table of trade schools and colleges with trade or technical programs in Arizona based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Each entry includes the school’s name linked to its official website, main campus address, average cost, and accreditation status.
| Trade School Name | Main Campus Address | Student Enrollment | Average Cost | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Automotive Institute | 6829 N. 46th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 | 350+ | $20,493 | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute – Tucson | 3350 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 | 1000+ | $14,841 | Yes |
| Empire Beauty School – Avondale | 9945 West McDowell Rd., Suite 112, Avondale, AZ 85392 | 200+ | $18,000 | Yes |
| East Valley Institute of Technology | 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 | 4000+ | $12,000 | Yes |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | 1538 E Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | 300+ | $11,924 | Yes |
| Universal Technical Institute – Avondale | 10695 W Pierce St., Avondale, AZ 85323 | 1500+ | $40,725 | Yes |
| Cortiva Institute – Scottsdale | 8010 E. McDowell Rd., Suite 214, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 | 400+ | $13,800 | Yes |
| Arizona College of Nursing – Phoenix | 4425 W Olive Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302 | 900+ | $19,764 | Yes |
| Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences | 2300 E Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | 300+ | $19,800 | Yes |
| The Refrigeration School | 4210 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 | 900+ | $20,000 | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute – Mesa | 957 S Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202 | 500+ | $15,144 | Yes |
| Arizona Culinary Institute | 10585 N 114th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | 200+ | $25,000 | Yes |
| Cortiva Institute – Tempe | 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | 300+ | $13,200 | Yes |
| Penrose Academy | 13402 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | 350+ | $18,000 | Yes |
| Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture | 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | 120+ | $39,900 | Yes |
| Arizona School of Integrative Studies | 639 N 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705 | 100+ | $12,500 | Yes |
| GateWay Community College – Washington Campus | 108 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 | 5000+ | $3,848 | Yes |
| Cortiva Institute – Phoenix | 10000 N 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051 | 200+ | $12,500 | Yes |
Several schools offer a variety of educational formats including hybrid classroom and online programs, flexible evening and weekend schedules, as well as opportunities for apprenticeships.
Arizona Trade School & College Programs
Choose from accredited Arizona area skilled trade certification training classes that take from six weeks to one year to complete. Two year associate degree and four year bachelor’s degree college programs are also available. Some popular choices include:
- CDL Truck Driver
- HVAC Technician
- Motorcycle Technician
- Electrician
- Welding Technician
- Auto Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Pharmacy Technician
- Surgical Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Health Information
- Medical Coding
- Medical Billing
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Paralegal
- Massage Therapy
- Cosmetology
- Liberal Arts
- Information Technology
- Business
Arizona Cities List
- Phoenix
- Avondale
- Chandler
- Flagstaff
- Glendale
- Mesa
- Tucson
- Scottsdale
- Gilbert
- Tempe
- Peoria
- Yuma
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
- Casa Grande
- Lake Havasu City
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Sierra Vista
- Prescott
- Queen Creek
- Apache Junction
- Bullhead City
- El Mirage
All programs are not available in all locations, use the search application to find training near you.
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