Best Nursing Schools Near Marana, AZ (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marana, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Marana has a population of about 54,487. Median household income is $108,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $248,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Marana

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Marana, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marana city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Marana. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 18.4 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 20.7 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,673
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 21.9 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
6.9 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $37,136/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 69.4 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
27.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $15,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 23%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 77.9 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 80.4 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,033
Avg net price $7,929/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 81.5 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe

Tempe, AZ 81.7 miles from Marana
  • 4 year
15.0 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $31,681/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Marana

Marana is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $94,110 Tucson, AZ $97,121
Licensed Practical Nurse $75,940 Tucson, AZ $78,369
Nurse Anesthetist $248,660 AZ statewide $256,615
Nurse Midwife $140,960 AZ statewide $145,470
Nurse Practitioner $129,340 Tucson, AZ $133,478
Nursing Assistant $42,560 Tucson, AZ $43,922

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Marana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,487 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $108,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Pima County 29,609 workers, 340 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Marana, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Marana. The closest is Carrington College-Tucson in Tucson, AZ (17.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson (21.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Marana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Marana are: Nurse Anesthetist ($248,660), Nurse Midwife ($140,960), Nurse Practitioner ($129,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oro Valley instead of Marana?

Oro Valley, AZ is 10.5 miles from Marana and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marana an affordable place to study nursing?

Marana’s median household income of $108,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Marana

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marana:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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