Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chamberlain University-Arizona

Chamberlain University-Arizona's nursing program delivers strong initial earnings at $83,188—well above the national average of $74,888 and ranking in the 80th percentile nationally. However, within Arizona's competitive nursing landscape, this program sits right at the median, ranking only in the 40th percentile among state programs. While graduates start strong, earnings actually decline slightly to $81,995 by year four, which is unusual for healthcare fields that typically show steady growth.

The debt picture tells a more concerning story. At $39,146, graduates carry significantly more debt than both the national median ($27,000) and Arizona median ($32,011) for nursing programs. Though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 isn't catastrophic, it's notably higher than what you'll find at other Arizona nursing schools. The program does rank in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide saddle students with less debt.

Given Arizona's robust nursing job market and the availability of more affordable options that produce similar or better outcomes—like Arizona College of Nursing's campuses or even Grand Canyon University—this program's value proposition is questionable. Your child would likely achieve comparable career outcomes with substantially less debt at other Arizona institutions.