Nursing at Snow College

Ephraim, UT · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 3,552 students in Ephraim, UT.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $63,865/yr, roughly in line with the $69,474 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 75.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $63,865 far exceeding the $7,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #507 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places Snow College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

82 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
77
Low End
82
Score
82
High End
Earnings $63,865/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$64K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
75.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,128
Out-of-state: $28,260
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,000
1.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,889
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at Snow College?
A score of 82/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Snow College trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at Snow College?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $668,170 in decade earnings vs $691,205 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from Snow College?
Median debt of just $7,000 against $63,865/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 1 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Snow College?
The DOL recognizes 4 apprenticeship pathways related to Nursing. For students weighing Snow College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Nursing from Snow College?
Job availability for Nursing is strong — 292,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Snow College graduates specifically, local market conditions in UT may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →