Nursing at Northern Arizona University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 456 nursing degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University.
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Studying Online at Northern Arizona University
Many students take online classes at Northern Arizona University. Of 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northern Arizona University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Arizona University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 192 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #19 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #119 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #945 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 192 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #19 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #119 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #945 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northern Arizona University
Students who complete Northern Arizona University’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 | $67,265 |
| 2 years | $66,192 |
| 3 years | $70,612 |
| 4 years | $78,961 |
| 5 years | $87,960 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northern Arizona University report median earnings of $78,961, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Northern Arizona University stands at $24,276.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Northern Arizona University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Northern Arizona University are 87% women (397) and 13% men (59).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University
Of the 402 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Northern Arizona University, 88% were women (353) and 12% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 221 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 117 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 18 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 21 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University
Among the 43 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 77% were women (33) and 23% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northern Arizona University
This Nursing program at Northern Arizona University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 405 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northern Arizona University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
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