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Nursing Schools in Utah

3,534 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,335
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 145
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 145
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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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 8 colleges in Utah that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

3,210 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,950 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
133 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. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#4

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,904 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,013 a year. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647.

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

An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,474. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,359 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
271 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,762. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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 2,052
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Rehabilitation Professions 224
Communication Sciences 188
Public Health 178
Allied Health Professions 169
Medicine 113
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 93

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