by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at University of Phoenix-Arizona. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Phoenix-Arizona as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #538 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 538 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arizona | 12 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 55 of 198 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at University of Phoenix-Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 535 |
| Master’s | 366 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Phoenix-Arizona conferred 366 master’s degrees in nursing.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 7 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 259 |
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona were White. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Phoenix-Arizona with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 180 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona granted 206 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (19%).
University of Phoenix-Arizona awarded 160 master’s degrees in nursing administration recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Phoenix-Arizona handed out 34 doctoral degrees in nursing.
University of Phoenix-Arizona ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 5 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 24 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Black or African American. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Phoenix-Arizona with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona awarded 31 doctoral degrees in nursing practice recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
University of Phoenix-Arizona awarded 3 doctoral degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Phoenix-Arizona. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 535 |
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