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2026 Best Nursing Schools in Utah

Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Utah? This list ranks 61 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Nursing Degree Search analyzed 46 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Utah

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#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Utah. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western Governors University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Western Governors University

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#2

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

A rank of #2 makes Westminster College Utah one of the top choices in Utah. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,528. Typical Nursing student debt is $23,090. Read the full report on Westminster College Utah

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Utah State University came in at #3 on this year's Nursing ranking in Utah. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Get the full Utah State University report

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#4

University Of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

The strong Nursing programs at University Of Utah earned it the #4 place in Utah. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Utah

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Out of the 46 schools in Utah in this year's ranking, Brigham Young University Provo landed the #5 spot. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Brigham Young University Provo

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Utah Valley University placed #6 among Nursing schools in Utah. Utah Valley University is a public school based in Orem, UT. About 40% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete their Nursing program here. See the full Utah Valley University profile

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Weber State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Weber State University

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College placed #8 among Nursing schools in Utah. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Typical Nursing student debt is $10,855. More on Salt Lake Community College

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#9

Dixie State College Of Utah

Saint George, UT

Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #9 spot in Utah this year. Set in Saint George, UT, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. Dixie State College Of Utah graduates 28% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $18,666. Get the full Dixie State College Of Utah report

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#10

Snow College

Ephraim, UT

Snow College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Ephraim, UT, Snow College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,338 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Snow College

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Eagle Gate College Murray did well this year, earning the #11 position. Eagle Gate College Murray is a private for-profit school based in Murray, UT. Eagle Gate College Murray posts a six-year graduation rate of 25%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,548. Typical Nursing student debt is $32,612. Read the full report on Eagle Gate College Murray

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Tooele Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Tooele Technical College

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Myotherapy College Of Utah landed the #13 spot in Utah this year. More on Myotherapy College Of Utah

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Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut

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Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. See the full Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City profile

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Southern Utah University landed the #16 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Southern Utah University

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Fortis College Salt Lake City came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Fortis College Salt Lake City report

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Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City

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Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan

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Healing Mountain Massage School did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Healing Mountain Massage School

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Renaissance Academie landed the #21 spot in Utah this year. See the full Renaissance Academie profile

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Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton

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Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City landed the #23 spot in Utah this year. Get the full Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City report

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Skin Science Institute did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Skin Science Institute report

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Neumont University placed #25 among Nursing schools in Utah. See the full Neumont University profile

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Nursing Degree Schools in Utah

Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:

Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions placed #26 among Nursing schools in Utah. Read the full report on Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions

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Evans Hairstyling College St George came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College St George

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Esteem Academy Of Beauty ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. See the full Esteem Academy Of Beauty profile

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Davis Technical College landed the #29 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Davis Technical College

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Newlane University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read the full report on Newlane University

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Dixie Technical College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Dixie Technical College

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Mandalyn Academy landed the #32 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Mandalyn Academy

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Eagle Gate College Layton did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Eagle Gate College Layton

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Southwest Technical College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Southwest Technical College

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Top Nails And Hair Beauty School ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full Top Nails And Hair Beauty School report

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Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City

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Collectiv Academy came in at #37 in this year's ranking. More on Collectiv Academy

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Ogden Weber Technical College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Ogden Weber Technical College report

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American Beauty Academy ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full American Beauty Academy report

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Midwives College Of Utah did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Midwives College Of Utah

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Hairitage Hair Academy landed the #41 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on Hairitage Hair Academy

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American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus

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Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare landed the #43 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare

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Mountainland Technical College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Mountainland Technical College profile

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Zion Massage College landed the #45 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on Zion Massage College

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Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering

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Ameritech College Draper landed the #47 spot in Utah this year. Get the full Ameritech College Draper report

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The Barber School landed the #48 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on The Barber School

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Medspa Academies did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Medspa Academies

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Taylor Andrews Academy St George came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Taylor Andrews Academy St George report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 46 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 61 ranked schools only.

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