Nursing at Utah Valley University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is located in Orem, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 298 nursing degrees were granted at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Online coursework is an option at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Utah Valley University
These rankings give you a sense of how Utah Valley University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #13 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #561 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1140 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Utah Valley University
Graduates of Utah Valley University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,946 |
| 2 years | $54,894 |
| 3 years | $50,735 |
| 4 years | $59,999 |
| 5 years | $72,679 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Utah Valley University earn a median of $59,999, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Utah Valley University comes in at $13,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Utah Valley University are 80% women (238) and 20% men (60).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 172 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 77% were women (132) and 23% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 147 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 124 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Utah Valley University, 84% were women (104) and 16% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 2 master’s nursing graduates at Utah Valley University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Utah Valley University
This Nursing program at Utah Valley University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 298 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Utah Valley University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.