by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #1,210 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 384 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 443 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 724 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in nursing from BYU. This makes it the #365 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $62,164. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BYU was $342 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
Learn more about BYU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from BYU. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from BYU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 155 |
| Communication Sciences | 114 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 44 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 28 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.