Nursing · Arizona

Nursing colleges in Arizona

CampusPin lists 49 U.S. colleges in Arizona that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.

Schools in Arizona that offer Nursing

Nursing programs in Arizona: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 49 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

49

Public / private

25 / 24

Universities / 2-year

21 / 28

Cities represented

19

In-state tuition range

$932–$42,204

Median in-state tuition

$10,912

Lowest published in-state tuition

Tohono O'odham Community College

$932

Most selective

Ottawa University-Surprise

40% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Grand Canyon University

105,253 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Nursing program

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Microbiology and pharmacology
  • Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
  • Pathophysiology
  • Nursing research and evidence-based practice
  • Clinical leadership and management
  • Health assessment and physical examination
  • 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations

Where a Nursing degree can lead

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • ICU Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • OR / Surgical Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
  • Clinical Nurse Manager

Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS registered nurse median $86,070)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.

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