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Nursing in Utah

Nursing Schools in Utah

14,155 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 272 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
Bachelor’s Degree 10,226
Master’s Degree 2,133
Associate Degree 1,613
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1.

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772 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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531 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,429 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,704. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City
335 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422.

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Dixie State University

Saint George
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College.

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#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,929. 91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#7

Nightingale College

Salt Lake City
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,337 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,590. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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211 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,565.

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Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Nursing Careers in UT

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 51% $105,160
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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