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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Arizona

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Arizona

In 2021-2022, 1,422 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AZ.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Arizona

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 221
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 221
Associate Degree 49

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.7%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Arizona

21,560 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Arizona

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $31,450 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,357 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending GateWay Community College will pay a net price of $10,356.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,929 Total Students

In their early career, Coconino Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,372. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,882 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Glendale Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,302.

#4

Yavapai College

Prescott
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,550 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,199 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,494 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,136 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
383 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,052 after graduation.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
65 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,422. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,000 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,409. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
820 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,052 a year.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,032 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,422.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in AZ

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 35% $30,540
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 32% $53,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,620
Allied Health Services 2,214
Allied Health Professions 1,843
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 880
Dental Support Services 853
Mental & Social Health Services 744
Health Sciences & Services 264
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 249

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