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2027 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Utah

18 Colleges in the United States
10,871 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$71,677 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best registered nursing schools.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Utah

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

No school ranked higher than Western Governors University this year for registered nursing. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. Western Governors University awarded about 4,940 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $93,055. Students borrow a median of $22,660 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Western Governors University

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at University Of Utah, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 350 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $92,469 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,106. Read more about the registered nursing program at University Of Utah

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Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT

Nightingale College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. About 26% of students finish within six years. Nightingale College awarded about 1,270 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Nightingale College generally make around $73,271. Students borrow a median of $27,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Nightingale College

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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 947 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $72,187. Typical student debt for the program is $15,741. See the full registered nursing program report for Weber State University

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Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in registered nursing, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Utah State University awarded about 131 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $60,247. Typical student debt for the program is $20,083. Read more about the registered nursing program at Utah State University

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Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 121 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $62,164 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,830 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Brigham Young University Provo

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 299 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $64,223. Typical student debt for the program is $15,085. Read more about the registered nursing program at Salt Lake Community College

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Dixie State College Of Utah placed #8 among the best registered nursing schools. This large public university is located in the city of Saint George. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dixie State College Of Utah awarded about 315 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Dixie State College Of Utah earn around $69,616 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,503. Read more about the registered nursing program at Dixie State College Of Utah

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Westminster College Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Westminster College Utah placed #9 among the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Utah is a small private not-for-profit university. Westminster College Utah graduates 64% of students within six years. Westminster College Utah awarded about 45 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Westminster College Utah earn around $90,552 in the first couple years of their career. Westminster College Utah graduates carry a median of $26,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Westminster College Utah

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Southern Utah University came in at #10 for registered nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Cedar City. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 154 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Southern Utah University in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $65,898 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,993 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Southern Utah University

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Utah Valley University earned the #11 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 344 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Utah Valley University earn around $66,900 in the first couple years of their career. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Utah Valley University

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Ameritech College Draper landed the #12 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Draper, Ameritech College Draper is a mid-sized private for-profit university. There were roughly 1,474 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Ameritech College Draper in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Ameritech College Draper earn a median of $68,905 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,134. See the full registered nursing program report for Ameritech College Draper

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Snow College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Snow College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ephraim. There were roughly 55 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $63,865 in their early career. Snow College graduates carry a median of $13,299 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Snow College

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Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City landed the #14 spot for registered nursing this year. Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Murray. There were roughly 89 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City generally make around $85,169. Students borrow a median of $51,854 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City

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Eagle Gate College Murray ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the city of Murray, Eagle Gate College Murray is a small private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. Eagle Gate College Murray awarded about 65 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Eagle Gate College Murray earn a median of $66,420 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $52,292. Get the full registered nursing details for Eagle Gate College Murray

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Fortis College Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT

Fortis College Salt Lake City earned the #16 position for registered nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Fortis College Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit institution. Fortis College Salt Lake City awarded about 51 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Fortis College Salt Lake City earn a median of $65,516 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,267. Read more about the registered nursing program at Fortis College Salt Lake City

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Eagle Gate College Layton came in at #17 for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Layton, Eagle Gate College Layton is a small private for-profit university. Eagle Gate College Layton graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 64 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Eagle Gate College Layton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $66,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $52,292. Read more about the registered nursing program at Eagle Gate College Layton

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Provo College Provo landed the #18 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Provo, Provo College Provo is a small private for-profit university. Provo College Provo graduates 47% of students within six years. About 157 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Provo College Provo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Provo College Provo generally make around $63,317. Provo College Provo graduates carry a median of $51,285 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Provo College Provo

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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