Arizona's $2,040 LPN Program and What Online Really Means Here
Pima Community College in Tucson charges roughly $2,040 total tuition for its practical nursing certificate — one of the cheapest Board-approved LPN programs in the country. In Phoenix, Maricopa's 10-campus system offers hybrid scheduling with online theory at GateWay CC, Mesa CC, and Phoenix College. Online didactic coursework covers pharmacology, anatomy, and care planning, while clinicals happen at Banner Health, Dignity Health/CommonSpirit, and HonorHealth facilities across the Valley.
The honest truth about "online" LPN in Arizona: no Board-approved program is fully online. Clinical hours must be in person at approved facilities. But hybrid programs minimize campus time by moving everything that doesn't require hands-on practice to online platforms — studying theory at midnight after a shift instead of a lecture hall during business hours. Arizona is an NLC compact state, so your license works in Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and 35+ other states. The combination of $2,040 tuition at Pima, NLC portability, and Phoenix's booming healthcare market makes Arizona one of the best deals in the country.
Hybrid LPN Schools in Arizona
Programs listed offer online or hybrid theory with in-person clinical hours at Arizona locations. Always verify current enrollment status with each school directly.
Arizona LPN Licensure Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Body | Arizona State Board of Nursing |
| Program Accreditation | Must be state board-approved |
| Minimum Clinical Hours | 360–400 hours |
| Licensure Exam | NCLEX-PN (Pearson VUE) |
| Background Check | Required prior to clinical placement |
| CPR Certification | Required before clinical start |
| Drug Screening | Required by most clinical partner facilities |
| Immunizations | Per program/facility requirements |
LPN Salary in Arizona
Licensed Practical Nurses in Arizona earn competitive wages. Average annual salary is $72,840 ($35.02/hour). Salaries vary by region, experience, and employer type.
- Phoenix: $74,200/year
- Tucson: $69,800/year
- Mesa: $73,500/year
- Top employers: LTC facilities, home health agencies, physician offices
After gaining experience as an LPN, many Arizona nurses pursue bridge programs. Learn about LPN-to-RN pathways →