Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

ASU's nursing program delivers solid but not exceptional outcomes for the investment. Graduates earn $78,180 in their first year, which beats the national average by about $3,300, but falls short of Arizona's competitive nursing market where the median is $84,178. Among Arizona's 13 nursing programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of in-state alternatives produce higher-earning graduates.

The financial picture is reasonable with $26,750 in median debt, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34. However, the "early peak" pattern is concerning: earnings barely grow from year one to year four (just 2%), suggesting limited advancement potential compared to programs where nurses see substantial salary increases with experience. When top Arizona programs like University of Phoenix ($98,826) and Grand Canyon ($92,781) produce graduates earning $14,000-20,000 more annually, the opportunity cost becomes significant.

For Arizona families, this program represents a safe but underwhelming choice in a state with strong nursing opportunities. The high admission rate (90%) makes it accessible, but given Arizona's robust nursing job market, your child might be better served by more competitive in-state programs that lead to higher earnings potential.