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 University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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University of Arizona is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #127 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 51% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 197 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of Arizona. This makes it the #44 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 108 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $78,168. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at University of Arizona is $214 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,544 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University of Arizona does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at University of Arizona make a median salary of $87,254. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 175 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 394 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 198 |
| Medicine | 190 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 152 |
| Communication Sciences | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.