Nursing at Southern Utah University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southern Utah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Utah University is in Cedar City, UT.
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Studying Online at Southern Utah University
Online coursework is an option at Southern Utah University. Among 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern Utah University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Utah University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #6 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #12 of 18 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #36 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #819 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1024 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern Utah University
Graduates of Southern Utah 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 | $51,826 |
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $57,687 |
| 4 years | $62,156 |
| 5 years | $70,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southern Utah University earn a median of $62,156, compared with $42,676 for all Southern Utah University graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southern Utah University stands at $11,993.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southern Utah University
This Nursing program at Southern Utah University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 115 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Southern Utah University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.