Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eagle Gate College-Layton

Eagle Gate College-Layton's nursing program charges nearly double the state median debt ($52,292 vs. $22,383) while producing earnings that match Utah's median but trail the national average by over $8,000. That's a red flag. While ranking at the 60th percentile statewide sounds reasonable, it means graduates here earn exactly what the typical Utah nursing grad makes—yet they're saddled with debt levels in the worst 5% nationally. For context, Western Governors University and Arizona College of Nursing graduates in Utah start around $85,000 annually with far less debt burden.

The 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio means your child would owe nearly 80% of their first year's salary, making loan repayment a significant monthly expense right out of the gate. Given that 59% of students here receive Pell grants, many families are already stretching financially to make this work. The robust sample size confirms these aren't outlier results—this is the consistent outcome for 100+ recent graduates.

If your child has acceptance letters from other Utah nursing programs, particularly the public options, the comparison is stark. This program costs too much for what it delivers. The nursing degree itself has value, but Eagle Gate's price point doesn't align with the salary outcomes when better alternatives exist in the same state.