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Registered Nursing Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 14,133 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in UT.

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 12,583
Associate Degree 1,418
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Master’s Degree 27

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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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
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

An average student at WGU will pay a net price of $9,969. Graduates earn an average $51,950 after graduation. The average student takes 5.10 years to complete their degree at WGU.

734 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,013 after graduation. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

531 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,429 Total Students

In their early career, AmeriTech College - Draper grads earn an average salary of $24,088. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,376.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
332 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,459. In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $32,562.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,197. 23% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average.

#7

Nightingale College

Salt Lake City
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,337 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,138. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 74% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UVU will pay a net price of $9,955.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Provo College

Provo
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
579 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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