by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #121 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 121 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 462 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 526 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NAU. This makes it the #227 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,782 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,570 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at NAU is $245 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 462 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from NAU in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 128 |
Online degrees for the NAU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at NAU make a median salary of $100,866. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from NAU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 230 |
| Public Health | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.