Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson Outcomes

Nursing graduates here face manageable debt loads with a median of $9,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.28 compared to the national average of 1.1 for college graduates. Monthly loan payments of $101 represent roughly 3.5% of typical graduate income. The 95% employment rate reflects strong demand for nurses in Arizona's growing healthcare sector. Most graduates enter hospital systems, clinics, and long-term care facilities across the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Despite modest starting salaries averaging $31,810 in the first year, the combination of low debt, high employment rates, and stable career prospects in an essential field creates a strong return on investment for students committed to nursing careers.