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Registered Nursing Schools in Utah

12,376 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Utah in the <nil> year.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Utah

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10,732
Associate Degree 1,542
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 90
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 21,940 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $65,670, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

10,730 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

The average student takes 5.10 years to complete their degree at WGU. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

734 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,734 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time.

531 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,173 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
332 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,867. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,298.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

#7

Nightingale College

Salt Lake City
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,275 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,104.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $41,837 after graduation.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $53,940. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,522. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Registered Nursing Careers in UT

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing Administration 2,785
Nursing Research & Other 453
Family Practice Nursing 73
Mental Health Nursing 51
Nursing Practice 20
Nurse Anesthetist 19
Nurse Midwifery 1

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