Nursing at Aspen University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Aspen University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Aspen University sits in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,999 nursing degrees were granted at Aspen University.
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Studying Online at Aspen University
Many students take online classes at Aspen University. Among 3,511 students, 3,511 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Aspen University
These rankings give you a sense of how Aspen University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #28 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #182 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1795 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #28 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #182 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1795 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Aspen University
Graduates of Aspen University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,763 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Aspen University comes in at $36,787.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Aspen University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Aspen University are 89% women (1,786) and 11% men (213).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Aspen University
Among the 1,189 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Aspen University, 89% were women (1,062) and 11% were men (127).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Aspen University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 690 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 246 |
| Asian | 61 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 37 |
| Unknown | 120 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Aspen University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Aspen University
Of the 517 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Aspen University, 90% were women (466) and 10% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Aspen University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 271 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 111 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 61 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Aspen University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Aspen University
Among the 293 doctoral nursing graduates at Aspen University, 88% were women (258) and 12% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Aspen University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 128 |
| Black / African American | 98 |
| Asian | 31 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Minority students account for 49% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Aspen University, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Aspen University
This Nursing program at Aspen University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 293 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 517 |
| Public Health Nursing | 1,189 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Aspen University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.