Arizona College - Glendale
Arizona College is a private for-profit allied health career school founded in 1991 as the Arizona School of Pharmacy Technology and renamed Arizona College in 2012. Its Glendale, Arizona campus (4425 W Olive Ave) offers diploma programs in medical assisting with phlebotomy, dental assisting, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technology, and massage therapy, plus a fully online Associate in Applied Science in Health Care Administration. The institution is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Accreditation
- Accredited (2026 catalog: 'The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) institutionally accredits Arizona College')
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Listed in catalog Accreditations section for the Glendale and Mesa campuses (Pharmacy Technician program)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
programmatic ·
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Licensed (catalog: 'Licensed by Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education'; school's state-agencies disclosure directs Glendale campus complaints to this Board)
AZ
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Diploma | Approximately 31 weeks (3 terms of 10 weeks; final session 6 weeks); published course totals 271 lecture / 239 lab / 210 externship contact hours (43 credits) | Hybrid | $16,998 | — | — | 71% | — | View |
| Dental Assistant | Diploma | Approximately 38 weeks (3 terms of 10 weeks); published course totals 364 lecture / 248 lab / 300 externship contact hours (54 credits) | Hybrid | $18,810 | — | — | 74% | — | View |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Diploma | Approximately 30 weeks (3 terms of 10 weeks); published course totals 364 lecture / 146 lab / 200 externship contact hours (47 credits) | Hybrid | $17,901 | — | — | 73% | — | View |
| Pharmacy Technician | Diploma | Approximately 34 weeks (3 terms of 10 weeks); published course totals 381 lecture / 231 lab / 160 externship contact hours (50 credits) | Hybrid | $16,998 | — | — | 46% | 100% | View |
| Massage Therapy | Diploma | 850 clock hours; approximately 35 weeks (3.5 terms of 10 weeks), completable in eight and a half months; Glendale campus only | In person | $16,286 | — | — | 71% | — | View |
Data sources
- Arizona College homepage (programs, ABHES institutional accreditation statement)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Campus Locations (Glendale address, phone, program list)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- About Us (1991 founding, history, Eduvision ownership)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Consumer Information hub (links to all disclosures)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- 2026 Allied Health Academic Catalog (valid through 12/31/2026; tuition & fees rev. 08.31.26, program hours, ABHES/ASHP accreditations, AZ Board licensure statement)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Allied Health Placement Rates 2024-2025 by campus (ABHES methodology, period 7/1/2024-6/30/2025)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Allied Health Graduation Rates (IPEDS/Student Right to Know, 2022-23 entering cohort, by campus)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- PTCB Educator Pass Rate Summary Report 2025-2026 (Glendale and Mesa)Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (hosted by Arizona College) · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Arizona State Agencies & Authorities disclosure (names AZ State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for Glendale campus)Arizona College · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- ABHES Final July Commission Actions (July 2011; affirmation of change of ownership-control for Arizona College of Allied Health - Glendale, AZ)Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Arizona College - Glendale accredited?
- Yes — Arizona College - Glendale is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Arizona College - Glendale located?
- Arizona College - Glendale's main campus is at 4425 W Olive Ave, Suite 300, Glendale, AZ.
- What programs does Arizona College - Glendale offer?
- Arizona College - Glendale offers 5 programs including Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,998
- Fees
- $25
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $17,023
Dental Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $18,810
- Fees
- $25
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $18,835
Medical Billing & Coding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,901
- Fees
- $25
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $17,926
Pharmacy Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,998
- Fees
- $25
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $17,023
Massage Therapy
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,286
- Fees
- $25
- Books & supplies
- $55
- Total program cost
- $16,366
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- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
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- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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