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Best Nursing Schools in Utah: Programs, Tuition & How to Apply

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

February 24, 2026

Utah has 15 nursing programs from $4,257 at Salt Lake CC to $41,416 at Westminster, with graduates earning up to $111,490 at the University of Utah.

Overview of Nursing Education in Utah

Utah offers 15 nursing programs with notably affordable in-state tuition at public universities. The state benefits from Western Governors University — a fully online, competency-based university headquartered in Salt Lake City with 135,822 students and Master's nursing programs where graduates earn $90,365/year at just $8,300/year tuition.

Top University Nursing Programs

University of Utah (Salt Lake City) leads with doctoral nursing programs and graduates earning $111,490/year. In-state tuition is $9,315 with an 87.2% acceptance rate.

Western Governors University is unique — fully online, flat-rate tuition of $8,300/year, and nursing graduates earn $90,365. With 135,822 students, it's one of the largest nursing programs nationally.

Brigham Young University (Provo) offers Master's nursing at just $6,496/year (subsidized by the LDS Church), with graduates earning $95,117. A 69.2% acceptance rate and 80.4% graduation rate reflect strong outcomes.

Weber State University (Ogden) provides Master's programs at $6,391/year with $88,691 in nursing earnings — exceptional value.

Westminster University (Salt Lake City) charges $41,416 but Master's graduates earn $109,550/year.

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences (Draper) is a dedicated nursing institution with BSN graduates earning $80,984 at $20,780/year tuition.

Community College Nursing Programs

Salt Lake Community College offers ADN programs at $4,257/year — the lowest in the state — with graduates earning $53,709/year. With 17,247 students, it's a major pathway for nursing careers along the Wasatch Front.

How to Choose

Best overall value: BYU ($6,496 tuition, $95K earnings) or Weber State ($6,391, $88K)
Online flexibility: WGU ($8,300, $90K earnings)
Research/doctoral: University of Utah ($9,315, $111K earnings)
Most affordable start: Salt Lake CC ($4,257) then bridge to BSN

Nursing Job Market

Utah's growing population and expanding healthcare systems (Intermountain Health, University of Utah Health, HCA Mountain Division) drive strong nursing demand, particularly along the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Provo.

Financial Aid

Utah Opportunity Scholarship and Regents' Scholarship for state residents
WICHE Western Undergraduate Exchange — discounted tuition at regional schools
Federal aid available at all programs

Next Steps

Search Utah nursing programs on GradeToGrad.