Registered Nursing at University of Arizona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 367 registered nursing graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arizona
Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Arizona
Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 188 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #124 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #985 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 188 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #124 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #985 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 188 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #124 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #985 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arizona are 85% women (313) and 15% men (54).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 233 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Arizona, 86% were women (200) and 14% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 136 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
Minority students account for 42% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 129 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 84% were women (109) and 16% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Arizona
Of the 5 doctoral registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower than 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.