Nursing at Yavapai College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Yavapai College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Yavapai College is located in Prescott, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 92 nursing degrees were awarded at Yavapai College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yavapai College
Many students take online classes at Yavapai College. Of 7,428 students, 2,229 (30%) studied exclusively online and 1,377 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Yavapai College
Use these rankings to compare Yavapai College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #17 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #90 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #310 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #764 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Yavapai College
Students who complete Yavapai College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,433 |
| 2 years | $59,180 |
| 3 years | $62,907 |
| 4 years | $66,759 |
| 5 years | $76,489 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Yavapai College take home a median $66,759, compared with $37,722 for all Yavapai College graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Yavapai College stands at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Yavapai College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Yavapai College are 83% women (76) and 17% men (16).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Yavapai College
Among the 92 associate’s nursing graduates at Yavapai College, 83% were women (76) and 17% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Yavapai College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 30% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Yavapai College, lower 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 Yavapai College
The Nursing program at Yavapai College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 92 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Yavapai College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.