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.
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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.
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
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