Nursing at Phoenix College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Phoenix College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Phoenix College sits in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 nursing degrees were granted at Phoenix College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Phoenix College
Many students take online classes at Phoenix College. Of 10,660 students, 2,963 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,714 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Phoenix College
Rankings can help you compare Phoenix College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #8 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #13 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #72 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #96 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #781 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Phoenix College
Graduates of Phoenix College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,096 |
| 2 years | $57,811 |
| 3 years | $61,143 |
| 4 years | $69,461 |
| 5 years | $78,522 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Phoenix College report median earnings of $69,461, compared with $45,979 for all Phoenix College graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Phoenix College is $22,937.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Phoenix College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Phoenix College are 90% women (86) and 10% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Phoenix College
Among the 96 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Phoenix College, 90% were women (86) and 10% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 72% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Phoenix College
The Nursing program at Phoenix College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 96 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Phoenix College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing 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 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.