Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at East Valley Institute of Technology

At $53,918 in first-year earnings, East Valley Institute of Technology's nursing program significantly outperforms the vast majority of Arizona schools—ranking in the 95th percentile statewide. This is striking when you consider that Arizona's median for this credential sits at just $29,376. Among the 26 Arizona programs tracked, only GateWay Community College's campuses produce higher earnings, and those are barely ahead. Nationally, this program also excels, landing in the 88th percentile.

The $14,076 in typical debt is reasonable for these outcomes, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26—meaning graduates earn roughly four times what they borrowed in their first year alone. While debt sits near the national median for nursing programs, the substantially higher earnings make this tradeoff worthwhile. The moderate sample size suggests these results reflect real program performance rather than statistical noise.

For Arizona families, this represents one of the strongest practical nursing options in the state. The nearly $25,000 earnings premium over the state median translates to meaningful financial stability right out of the gate, and the manageable debt load shouldn't create undue burden. If your child is committed to nursing and you're staying in Arizona, this program delivers results that rival community college outcomes at similar cost.