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Nursing Schools in Arizona

15,133 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Arizona

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,400
Master’s Degree 2,975
Associate Degree 2,074
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 566
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 566
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 566
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 52

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arizona

67,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arizona

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $110,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

6,909 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
103,072 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,327 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
85,836 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.51 years. In their early career, UOPX - Arizona grads earn an average salary of $31,665. An average student at UOPX - Arizona will pay a net price of $13,365.

579 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
28,711 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,866 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

477 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
57,848 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
48,274 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,601.

410 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
77,881 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $49,895 after graduation.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,357 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,356.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
797 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,330 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $35,174.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,000 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $3,409. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,882 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,302 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

Nursing Careers in AZ

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 58% $111,780
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Registered Nurses 37% $75,770
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $76,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Public Health 1,067
Allied Health Professions 1,032
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462
Allied Health Services 373

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