Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Snow College

Snow College's nursing program sits in an interesting position: solidly middle-of-the-pack among Utah's 11 nursing schools (60th percentile), but well below the national benchmark. More concerning, graduates earn about $4,500 less than the typical Utah nursing graduate, and there's a 6% decline in earnings between year one and year four—an unusual pattern when most nurses see steady income growth.

The good news? At $13,299, the debt load is remarkably low—about 36% below the state median and nearly half the national average. That 0.21 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly two-and-a-half months' salary, one of the better financing pictures you'll find for any healthcare credential. For comparison, nearby Nightingale College graduates earn $3,200 more initially but carry significantly higher debt.

However, the small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably with just a few data points. If your child is considering Snow College for nursing, the rural Ephraim location matters—these lower earnings likely reflect central Utah's healthcare market rather than program quality. If they plan to stay in the area, this could work well given the minimal debt. But if they're considering Salt Lake City or out-of-state opportunities, programs like Salt Lake Community College might offer better earning potential while still keeping debt manageable.