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Nursing Schools in Utah

In <nil>, 14,543 students earned their Nursing degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10,732
Master’s Degree 2,066
Associate Degree 1,542
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Utah

27,000 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $104,770, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

13,940 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1.

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

95% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,734 a year.

531 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,173 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 37% of the teachers are full time.

#4

University of Utah

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

A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $12,867. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $52,102.

#5

Dixie State University

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

In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $34,797. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,298. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

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

This public school has an average net price of $6,919. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Nightingale College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $13,522.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake.

Nursing Careers in UT

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Nurse Practitioners 51% $105,160
Nurse Midwives 44% $108,770
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570
Nurse Anesthetists 33% $156,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Public Health 561
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

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