Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Mesa, AZ (2026)
Mesa, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,682 per year for indexed programs. Mesa has a population of about 507,478. Median household income is $78,779 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $237,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Mesa
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Mesa. Distances are calculated from Mesa city center.
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 Mesa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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East Valley Institute of Technology
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Mesa Community College
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Scottsdale Community College
Published tuition$2,358 - $19,682
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Mesa
Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). 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 | $100,830 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $97,609 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $75,586 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,200 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $229,622 |
| Nurse Midwife | $140,960 | AZ statewide | $136,457 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $131,917 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,843 |
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.
Mesa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 507,478 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,779 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Maricopa County | 116,201 workers, 1,534 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Mesa-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Gilbert, AZ – 6.5 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Apache Junction, AZ – 10.6 mi away (39,954 pop)
- Chandler, AZ – 11.3 mi away (247,477 pop)
- Queen Creek, AZ – 12.1 mi away (35,524 pop)
- Tempe, AZ – 12.4 mi away (182,498 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Mesa, AZ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Mesa. The closest is Pima Medical Institute-East Valley in Mesa, AZ (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Scottsdale Community College (13.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Mesa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Mesa are: Nurse Anesthetist ($237,200), Nurse Midwife ($140,960), Nurse Practitioner ($136,270). 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 Gilbert instead of Mesa?
Gilbert, AZ is 6.5 miles from Mesa 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 Mesa an affordable place to study nursing?
Mesa’s median household income of $78,779 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mesa 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.