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Joyce University Named #1 in Utah for Nursing, #8 Nationally by Niche

Jun 16, 2026

Joyce University Named #1 in Utah for Nursing, #8 Nationally in Niche’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences has been recognized in Niche.com’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, earning the top spot in Utah for nursing education and a top-10 national ranking.

Joyce University was ranked #1 of 10 colleges in Utah for Best Colleges for Nursing, and #8 of 780 institutions nationwide in the same category. The university also ranked #1 of 12 colleges in Utah, and #13 of 1,560 nationwide, for Safest College Campuses.

“This recognition reflects the commitment our faculty and staff bring to student success every day,” said Brittany Cooper, Director of Communications at Joyce University. “We’re proud to be recognized by Niche as the top nursing program in Utah and among the best in the nation.”

Niche’s Best Colleges rankings are based on an analysis of academic, admissions, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education and student reviews.

For more information about Joyce University’s nursing and health sciences programs, visit joyce.edu.

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ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin, Joyce University enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.

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