Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, you may want to check out the program at Grand Canyon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 nursing practice graduations were recorded at Grand Canyon University.
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Studying Online at Grand Canyon University
Distance learning is available at Grand Canyon University. Of 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Grand Canyon University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Canyon University’s Nursing Practice program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 182 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 327 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing Practice graduates at Grand Canyon University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Practice graduates at Grand Canyon University are 91% women (83) and 9% men (8).
Nursing Practice Doctoral Program at Grand Canyon University
Of the 91 doctoral nursing practice degrees awarded at Grand Canyon University, 91% were women (83) and 9% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Grand Canyon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 38 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 68% of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Grand Canyon University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Grand Canyon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.