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Registered Nursing in Arizona

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Registered Nursing Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 10,535 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in AZ.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,405
Associate Degree 2,133
Master’s Degree 908
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.4%
  • White: 44.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arizona

55,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arizona

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $77,000 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

5,204 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. An average student at Grand Canyon University will pay a net price of $20,585.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 77 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 5.51 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,308. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending ASU - Tempe will pay a net price of $13,107. 74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,466 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Arizona. 12% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,510.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,846. Graduates earn an average $30,066 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,605. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in AZ

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Registered Nurses 37% $75,770
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $76,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing Administration 1,113
Nursing Practice 554
Family Practice Nursing 402
Critical Care Nursing 200
Public Health Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 52
Nursing Research & Other 14
ER/Trauma Nursing 6

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