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Arizona's nursing programs show sharp cost differences, with University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates earning the highest median salary at $88,250 despite having net costs of just $13,571. The state's expanding healthcare sector, anchored by major employers like Banner Health, creates strong demand for nursing professionals. Arizona State University offers the best overall value proposition with a 67.8% graduation rate and net costs under $14,000, while several for-profit institutions charge over $30,000 annually with significantly lower completion rates.
9
Programs
$13,571 – $37,002
Net Price Range
$71,781
Avg. Program Earnings
47.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,571 $88,250 $9,552 19.5%
2 $13,670 $65,662 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $14,922 $63,364 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
4 $15,960 $64,617 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
5 $21,931 $77,476 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
6 $37,002 $71,315 $20,462 66.7% 83.3%
7 $31,502 $24,853 9.1% 100.0%
8 $28,789 $23,760 100.0%
9 $34,155 $24,853 100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $60,000 earnings difference between University of Phoenix-Arizona and Northern Arizona University graduates?

University of Phoenix-Arizona nursing graduates earn $88,250 compared to $63,364 at Northern Arizona University, likely reflecting different program focuses and geographic job markets. Phoenix-area hospitals and healthcare systems typically offer higher compensation than rural Arizona markets where NAU graduates often work.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private nursing programs in Arizona?

Public universities consistently outperform private for-profit schools in graduation rates. Arizona State University leads with 67.8% completion, while University of Arizona achieves 65.9%, compared to Arizona College of Nursing campuses that graduate only 9.1% of students despite charging over $30,000 annually.

Is student debt load significantly different across Arizona nursing programs?

Debt varies dramatically by institution type, from $15,273 at University of Phoenix-Arizona to $40,813 at all Arizona College of Nursing locations. Public universities like Northern Arizona University maintain moderate debt levels around $18,692, while private institutions show the widest range in borrowing patterns.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.