by our College Data Analytics Team
[Family Practice Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/family-practice-nurse-nursing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong family practice nurse/nursing education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for family practice nurse/nursing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the family practice nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in family practice nurse/nursing, no school beat Western Governors University this year. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $22,660 in student loans. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $93,055. That is a strong return on a $22,660 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in family practice nurse/nursing will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #2. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for family practice nurse/nursing graduates is $15,741. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in family practice nurse/nursing will find it at Mesa State College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,927 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $69,631. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values for family practice nurse/nursing. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical student debt for family practice nurse/nursing graduates is $7,830. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $62,164. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of Utah came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $22,106 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $92,469. Set against $22,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs placed #6 among the best values for family practice nurse/nursing. Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750. Typical student debt for family practice nurse/nursing graduates is $30,319. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earn a median of $112,460 early in their careers. Set against $30,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Northern Colorado came in at #7 for value in family practice nurse/nursing this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. Students from in state pay about $11,901 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the family practice nurse/nursing program here. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $97,319 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Regis University placed #8 among the best values for family practice nurse/nursing. Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $29,427 in student loans. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $94,010. Set against $29,427 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Montana State University placed #9 among the best values for family practice nurse/nursing. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the family practice nurse/nursing program here. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $86,654. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Westminster College Utah earned the #10 position for value in family practice nurse/nursing this year. Westminster College Utah is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $43,528. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $26,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Westminster College Utah generally make around $90,552. That is a strong return on a $26,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Northwest Nazarene University landed the #11 spot for family practice nurse/nursing value this year. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. In-state tuition and fees average $40,824. Typical student debt for family practice nurse/nursing graduates is $37,500. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $90,954. That is a strong return on a $37,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Nightingale College came in at #12 for value in family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Nightingale College is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $27,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Nightingale College generally make around $73,271. That is a strong return on a $27,875 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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