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Registered Nursing in Arizona

Registered Nursing Schools in Arizona

9,553 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Arizona in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 8th 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
Master’s Degree 808
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 55,530 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arizona

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $77,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 4 colleges in Arizona that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,721. 75% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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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 1,070
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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