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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Utah

11 Schools Ranked
$43,124 Average Earnings
$22,757 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Utah ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Utah to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Utah

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for nursing students in Utah.

Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $26,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WGU graduates make an average of $62,838 annually.

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#2

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$58,249 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster College Utah. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Utah list.

Degree recipients from Westminster College Salt Lake accumulate an average of $23,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Westminster College Salt Lake graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,249 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$42,623 Average Earnings
$18,083 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Utah State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Utah.

Degree recipients from USU accumulate an average of $18,083 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from USU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,623 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$51,388 Average Earnings
$22,086 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Utah list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,086 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, U of U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,388 during the early year of their career.

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$46,470 Average Earnings
$14,534 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Provo is a great place for nursing students.

On average, students take out $14,534 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from BYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,470 during the early years of their career.

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$43,719 Average Earnings
$20,616 Avg Student Debt

Utah Valley University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Utah ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,616 in student loans.After graduating from UVU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,719 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$46,655 Average Earnings
$21,703 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $21,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WSU graduates make an average of $46,655 annually.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
$36,151 Average Earnings
$13,438 Avg Student Debt

Salt Lake Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Utah list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,438 in student loans.After graduating from Salt Lake Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,151 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
$35,951 Average Earnings
$21,955 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

Degree recipients from Dixie State College accumulate an average of $21,955 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Dixie State College graduates make an average of $35,951 annually.

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#10

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
$32,782 Average Earnings
$10,488 Avg Student Debt

Snow College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Utah list.

Degree recipients from Snow College accumulate an average of $10,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Snow College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,782 during the early years of their career.

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$33,430 Average Earnings
$32,841 Avg Student Debt

Eagle Gate College - Murray came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Utah ranking.

Degree recipients from Eagle Gate College - Murray accumulate an average of $32,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Eagle Gate College - Murray graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,430 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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