Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Utah Valley University
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Utah
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Utah (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | $63,865* | $56,387 | $15,085* | — |
| Nightingale College | $67,093* | $59,791 | $27,875* | 0.42 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | $65,516* | $64,889 | $35,267* | 0.54 |
| Salt Lake Community College | $64,223* | $61,702 | $15,085* | 0.23 |
| Snow College | $63,865* | $60,144 | $13,299* | 0.21 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | $63,117* | $62,994 | $26,250* | 0.42 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751* | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Utah
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale College Salt Lake City | — | $67,093 | $27,875 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City | $13,112 | $65,516 | $35,267 |
| Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City | $4,257 | $64,223 | $15,085 |
| Snow College Ephraim | $4,564 | $63,865 | $13,299 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper | $20,780 | $63,117 | $26,250 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Utah Valley University, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in UT. Actual outcomes may vary.