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Nursing Schools in Arizona

13,027 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

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 7,448
Master’s Degree 2,678
Associate Degree 2,133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 594
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 594
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 594
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 113
Post-Master’s Certificate 113
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61

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: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arizona

There are 67,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arizona

Nursing grads earn an average of $110,750 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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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
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 8% of the teachers are full time.

1,327 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

The average student takes 5.51 years to complete their degree at UOPX - Arizona. In their early career, UOPX - Arizona grads earn an average salary of $29,762. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

579 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

477 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of the teachers are full time.

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

In their early career, University of Arizona grads earn an average salary of $43,784. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona.

410 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

In their early career, GateWay Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,466. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
725 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Graduates earn an average $72,210 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,846. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,833 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 57

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