by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #201 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 201 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arizona | 4 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 195 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 402 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 402 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
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 |
NAU conferred 402 bachelor’s 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%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 43 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
