Nursing at University of Utah
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 333 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Utah.
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Online Class Availability at University of Utah
Many students take online classes at University of Utah. Among 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Utah
Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 73 |
| Best Value | Utah | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #35 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #840 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 73 |
| Best Value | Utah | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #35 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #840 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Utah
Graduates of University of Utah’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,913 |
| 2 years | $60,641 |
| 3 years | $60,664 |
| 4 years | $67,536 |
| 5 years | $101,411 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Utah take home a median $67,536, compared with $74,538 for all University of Utah graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Utah is $22,106.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Utah, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Utah are 85% women (283) and 15% men (50).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Utah
Of the 219 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Utah, 86% were women (188) and 14% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 156 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Utah
Of the 14 master’s nursing graduates at University of Utah, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Utah
Of the 6 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Utah, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Utah
The Nursing program at University of Utah includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 330 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.