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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Arizona

1,411 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,132
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,132
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,132
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 222
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 222
Associate Degree 57

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.6%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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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
4,670 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, GateWay Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,466. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,289 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,333 after earning their degree at this institution.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,833 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Yavapai College

Prescott
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,009 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Yavapai College grads earn an average salary of $30,810.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,992 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,504.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
363 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,973. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
97 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $1,051. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,066 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,846.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
822 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,493. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,747.

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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