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Coding and software development courses in Arizona

10 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these software development programs, and Arizona has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Arizona, 5 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 10 programs here are software or app development certificate (4 programs), web development course (3 programs), programming language or developer tool course (2 programs) and programming or software development (associate degree, 1 program).

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How much do coding and software development courses cost in Arizona?

$3,778 to $6,523 is what most coding and software programs in Arizona cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $924 to $12,100

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
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2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arizona may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Arizona?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 coding and software programs in Arizona approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Software or app development certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Computer Programming Certificate

    Central Arizona College

    Coolidge

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Central Arizona College, CoolidgeSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,705
    Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Central Arizona College
    More details about Computer Programming Certificate at Central Arizona College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,381
    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,705
    Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Central Arizona College

  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Back End Software Developer

    Gateway Community College

    Phoenix

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Community College, PhoenixSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Back End Software Developer at Gateway Community College
    More details about Back End Software Developer at Gateway Community College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Back End Software Developer at Gateway Community College

  • Web development courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Front End Software Developer

    Gateway Community College

    Based in Phoenix, AZ

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Community College, based in Phoenix, AZWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995
    School website, Front End Software Developer at Gateway Community College
    More details about Front End Software Developer at Gateway Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    School website, Front End Software Developer at Gateway Community College

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Computer Programming - AAS degree

    Cochise College

    Sierra Vista

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,330
    School website, Computer Programming - AAS degree at Cochise College
    More details about Computer Programming - AAS degree at Cochise College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,755
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,330
    School website, Computer Programming - AAS degree at Cochise College

  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    IT Automation with Python

    Arizona Western College

    Based in Yuma, AZ

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Arizona Western College, based in Yuma, AZProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$924
    Program website, IT Automation with Python at Arizona Western College
    More details about IT Automation with Python at Arizona Western College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $924
    Program website, IT Automation with Python at Arizona Western College

  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software and Web Development (CP)

    Northland Pioneer College

    Based in Holbrook, AZ

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Pioneer College, based in Holbrook, AZWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,818
    Program website, Software and Web Development (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
    More details about Software and Web Development (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $320
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,818
    Program website, Software and Web Development (CP) at Northland Pioneer College

  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ASU Salesforce Developer Academy

    AZNext/ASU

    Based in Tempe, AZ

    High school diploma or equivalent

    AZNext/ASU, based in Tempe, AZProgramming language or developer tool courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, ASU Salesforce Developer Academy at AZNext/ASU
    More details about ASU Salesforce Developer Academy at AZNext/ASU
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, ASU Salesforce Developer Academy at AZNext/ASU

  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software & Web Development (CAS)

    Northland Pioneer College

    Based in Holbrook, AZ

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Pioneer College, based in Holbrook, AZWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,101
    Program website, Software & Web Development (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College
    More details about Software & Web Development (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $480
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,101
    Program website, Software & Web Development (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College

  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

    Career Development Solutions Tucson

    Tucson

    No diploma needed

    Career Development Solutions Tucson, TucsonSoftware or app development certificateHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,100
    Program website, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) at Career Development Solutions Tucson
    More details about Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) at Career Development Solutions Tucson
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $830
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,100
    Program website, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) at Career Development Solutions Tucson

  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd)

    Career Development Solutions Tempe

    Tempe

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Career Development Solutions Tempe, TempeSoftware or app development certificateHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,100
    Program website, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd) at Career Development Solutions Tempe
    More details about Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd) at Career Development Solutions Tempe
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $830
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,100
    Program website, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd) at Career Development Solutions Tempe

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Arizona

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Arizona

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in Arizona

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
6th of 32
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
10 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in Phoenix, Sierra Vista, Tucson and other Arizona cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 5 programs are online.

Other training in Arizona

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Arizona

Where the Arizona software development program numbers come from

Which Arizona software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs Arizona approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arizona offers.

How the prices and results of Arizona software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Arizona

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List