by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how USU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #836 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 548 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 836 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,486 a year. 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 USU was $865 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 374 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 99 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 41 |
| Public Health | 39 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.