by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NAU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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NAU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #161 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 402 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU report a median salary of $78,961 a year. This is above $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,276 in student loans. This is above $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 58% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Northern Arizona University.
This nursing program at NAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 405 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 26 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
NAU awarded 405 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
NAU awarded 26 degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
NAU granted 11 completions in nursing administration recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
NAU conferred 7 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
NAU awarded 7 degrees in nursing practice recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.