Nursing at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
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Studying Online at University of Arizona
Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Arizona
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 192 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #123 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #995 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 192 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #123 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #995 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 192 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #123 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #995 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,150 |
| 2 years | $68,783 |
| 3 years | $72,882 |
| 4 years | $83,222 |
| 5 years | $102,946 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $83,222, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Arizona is $21,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Arizona
The Nursing program at University of Arizona includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 367 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 105 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.