Nursing Schools in Utah (2026)
30 accredited nursing programs found
Utah has 30 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 16 public and 14 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $10,937, with public schools averaging $6,609 and private schools averaging $15,265. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $6,270 to $9,315, an unusually narrow range that reflects the state's compact higher-education system. The cheapest tracked program is Ensign College at $3,888 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is Western Governors University at approximately 135,822, reflecting the institution's national online presence.
Across Utah programs the average graduation rate is 59.9 percent and the average retention rate is 76.2 percent — both among the higher state averages in this directory. Median post-graduation earnings average $41,022 and median federal debt at graduation averages $17,122. The state's healthcare employer base is anchored by Intermountain Health and the University of Utah Health system, with most major employment along the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Provo.
Registered Nurse Market in Utah
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Utah
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Utah average of $10,937.
Matches the Utah average of 59.9%.
Matches the Utah median of $41,022.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $6,609 |
| Lowest Tuition | $3,888 |
| Highest Tuition | $41,416 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $15,265 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 59.9% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $43,370 |
| Avg Student Debt | $17,122 |
| Total Enrollment | 321,659 |
All Nursing Schools in Utah
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City | Private | $8,300 | 135,822 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo | Private | $6,496 | 32,221 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem | Public | $6,270 | 27,481 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | Public | $9,315 | 26,041 |
| Utah State University | Logan | Public | $9,228 | 20,342 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | Public | $4,257 | 17,247 |
| Weber State University | Ogden | Public | $6,391 | 15,619 |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | Public | $6,770 | 9,533 |
| Utah Tech University | Saint George | Public | $6,074 | 8,320 |
| Ensign College | Salt Lake City | Private | $3,888 | 5,969 |
| Nightingale College | Salt Lake City | For-Profit | N/A | 4,244 |
| Snow College | Ephraim | Public | $4,564 | 3,552 |
| Mountainland Technical College | Lehi | Public | N/A | 2,681 |
| Davis Technical College | Kaysville | Public | N/A | 2,617 |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College | Ogden | Public | N/A | 2,053 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Draper | For-Profit | $20,780 | 1,892 |
| Bridgerland Technical College | Logan | Public | N/A | 1,441 |
| Dixie Technical College | Saint George | Public | N/A | 1,042 |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City | Private | $41,416 | 882 |
| Provo College | Provo | For-Profit | $16,491 | 704 |
| Southwest Technical College | Cedar City | Public | N/A | 390 |
| Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt | Public | N/A | 324 |
| Tooele Technical College | Tooele | Public | N/A | 313 |
| Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City | Private | $8,256 | 253 |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | Murray | For-Profit | $16,491 | 252 |
| Aveda Institute-Provo | Provo | For-Profit | N/A | 142 |
| Careers Unlimited | Orem | For-Profit | N/A | 118 |
| Zion Massage College | St. George | For-Profit | N/A | 64 |
| Myotherapy Massage College | Millcreek City | For-Profit | N/A | 61 |
| Healing Mountain Massage School | Salt Lake City | For-Profit | N/A | 39 |
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Utah Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Utah shows an RN median annual wage of $74,410 and a mean of $76,380. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $55,700 to $98,290. Statewide RN employment is approximately 23,280 and the projected growth rate is 10 percent — the highest of any state in this directory.
Median program debt of $17,122 against a $74,410 RN median wage produces a workable payback profile. The exceptional 10 percent projected growth rate is the largest single tailwind any state offers a new graduate, driven by Utah's young population and rapid metro expansion. The 90th-percentile figure of $98,290 reflects what experienced Utah RNs reach, with the Intermountain Health and University of Utah systems anchoring the upper end. Cost of living, particularly in the Salt Lake City and Provo metros, has risen substantially in recent years and absorbs some of the wage-and-growth advantage.