Registered Nursing at Azusa Pacific University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Azusa Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 826 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Azusa Pacific University.
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Online Class Availability at Azusa Pacific University
Online coursework is an option at Azusa Pacific University. Among 6,272 students, 979 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,334 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Azusa Pacific University
These rankings give you a sense of how Azusa Pacific University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #95 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1185 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #95 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1185 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #95 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1185 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Azusa Pacific University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Azusa Pacific University are 82% women (677) and 18% men (149).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Azusa Pacific University
Among the 614 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Azusa Pacific University, 82% were women (504) and 18% were men (110).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 220 |
| Black / African American | 44 |
| Asian | 154 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 27 |
Minority students account for 72% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Azusa Pacific University
Of the 198 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Azusa Pacific University, 81% were women (160) and 19% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 43 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 23 |
Minority students account for 65% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at Azusa Pacific University
Of the 3 doctoral registered nursing degrees awarded at Azusa Pacific University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Azusa Pacific University, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Azusa Pacific University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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