Nursing at Utah Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Utah Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Utah Tech University is located in Saint George, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 265 nursing degrees were granted at Utah Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Utah Tech University
Many students take online classes at Utah Tech University. Of 13,167 students, 1,496 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,361 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Utah Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Tech University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Utah | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 73 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #45 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #670 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1051 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Utah Tech University
Students who complete Utah Tech University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,208 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $66,166 |
| 4 years | $82,137 |
| 5 years | $85,622 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Utah Tech University earn a median of $82,137, compared with $40,939 for all Utah Tech University graduates — about 101% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Utah Tech University comes in at $18,503.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Utah Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Utah Tech University are 83% women (219) and 17% men (46).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Utah Tech University
Among the 41 associate’s nursing graduates at Utah Tech University, 80% were women (33) and 20% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Utah Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Utah Tech University, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Utah Tech University
Among the 224 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Utah Tech University, 83% were women (186) and 17% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 176 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 19% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Tech University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Tech University
This Nursing program at Utah Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 265 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Utah Tech University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.