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Registered Nursing in Arizona

Registered Nursing Schools in Arizona

In 2022-2023, 9,553 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in AZ.

A Registered Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this 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
Bachelor’s Degree 6,700
Associate Degree 1,971
Master’s Degree 808
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
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

There are 55,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $77,000, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

5,204 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 9%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 5.51 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,528. 6% of the teachers are full time.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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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. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 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. A typical student attending GateWay Community College will pay a net price of $12,289. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 10%. 50% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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197 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,575.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Glendale Community College will pay a net price of $10,696.

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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 1,113
Nursing Practice 554
Family Practice Nursing 402
Critical Care Nursing 200
Public Health Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 52
Nursing Research & Other 14
Mental Health Nursing 6

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