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Nursing in Arizona

Nursing Schools in Arizona

13,619 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 297 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
Bachelor’s Degree 8,240
Master’s Degree 2,658
Associate Degree 1,971
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
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60

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

67,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arizona

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $110,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

6,909 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University.

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1,327 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

6% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.51 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,533.

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477 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending ASU - Tempe will pay a net price of $12,817. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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211 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
725 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,271. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,575. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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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
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Public Health 1,067
Allied Health Professions 1,032
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462
Allied Health Services 373

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