# Utah Valley University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,900
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,664 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,750 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in UT: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (8 colleges, $80,444): +$1,220
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,548

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,664 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | 1.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $86,243 | $22,106 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah Valley University | $81,664 | $13,750 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Utah Tech University | $80,852 | $20,250 | $16,039 | 38% |
| Westminster University | $80,037 | $26,875 | $27,094 | 64% |
| Weber State University | $77,705 | $17,811 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Southern Utah University | $74,908 | $11,993 | $10,462 | 61% |
| Brigham Young University | $59,080 | $7,830 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $81,780 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $84,600 UT, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $102,420 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $114,980 UT, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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