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Truck driving (CDL) schools in Arizona
5 schools in Arizona offer truck driving (CDL) programs (3 of them public), with 5 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,327 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) programs in Arizona
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 105 | $61,563 | $46,345 | n/a | $2,442 |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive InstituteGlendale, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $22,075 |
| HDS Truck Driving InstituteTucson, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 548 | $44,363 | $47,478 | $7,706 | $4,650 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,104 |
Cities with the most programs: Tucson (2), Glendale (1), Coolidge (1), Prescott (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Arizona?
5 schools in Arizona awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Arizona has the highest earnings?
Pima Community College in Tucson, where certificate graduates earned a median of $61,563 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Arizona?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Arizona College in Coolidge charges $2,250 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Arizona?
The typical certificate program in Arizona reported median earnings of $48,327 one year after graduation and $47,478 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.