Median Earnings (1yr)
$100,866
33rd percentile (40th in AZ)
Sample Size
73
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern Arizona University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern Arizona University graduates earn $101k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern Arizona University$100,866$109,998
Midwestern University-Glendale$205,504
University of Phoenix-Arizona$113,925$111,460
Grand Canyon University$111,869$109,021
Aspen University$97,705
University of Arizona$87,254$93,025
National Median$106,264

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale
$205,504
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
$9,552$113,925
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$17,450$111,869
Aspen University
Phoenix
$6,264$97,705
University of Arizona
Tucson
$13,626$87,254

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northern Arizona University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.