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Nursing in Arizona

Nursing Schools in Arizona

In 2022-2023, 13,619 students earned their Nursing degrees in AZ.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 210 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
Master’s Degree 2,658
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 629
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 629
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 629
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 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: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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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 6 colleges in Arizona that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

2,379 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,798. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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451 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,528. The average student takes 5.51 years to complete their degree at UOPX - Arizona.

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315 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,533. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Mental & Social Health Services 1,466
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,134
Medicine 473
Public Health 457
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 258
Rehabilitation Professions 255
Communication Sciences 219
Allied Health Professions 189

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