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Registered Nursing Schools in Utah

In <nil>, 12,376 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10,732
Associate Degree 1,542
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 90
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Utah

There are 21,940 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Utah

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $65,670 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

10,730 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 42 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,835. Most students complete their degree in 5.10 years.

734 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $10,289. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,734 a year.

531 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,173 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
332 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $12,867. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $34,797. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,919.

#7

Nightingale College

Salt Lake City
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,275 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,104. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,837 a year.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,940 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Registered Nursing Careers in UT

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing Administration 2,785
Nursing Research & Other 453
Family Practice Nursing 73
Mental Health Nursing 51
Nursing Practice 20
Nurse Anesthetist 19
Nurse Midwifery 1

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