by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 19 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,689 master's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their master's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
Western Governors University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients generally make an average of $87,245 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Western Governors University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in nursing has to check out University of Utah. U of U is a fairly large public university located in the city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Utah
Regis University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Regis University receive an earnings boost of about $4,222 above the typical income of nursing graduates.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Regis University
Westminster College Utah is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Salt Lake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Master's recipients from the nursing degree program at Westminster College Utah make $7,264 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Westminster College Utah
Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing master's recipients generally make about $88,154 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Located in the city of Great Falls, University of Providence is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Providence
BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo.More information about a master’s in nursing from Brigham Young University - Provo
MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Bozeman.More information about a master’s in nursing from Montana State University
UW is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Laramie.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Wyoming
Located in the large city of Denver, Denver College of Nursing is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from Denver College of Nursing
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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,685 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1,607 |
| Public Health | 463 |
| Allied Health Professions | 456 |
| Communication Sciences | 296 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 181 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 129 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 55 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 43 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 37 |
