Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Draper, UT 84020-6545
About Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit two-year college in Draper, Utah, enrolling about 2,058 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $28,039 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $21,680. Student demographics in federal data include White (68.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences charges 30% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($21,680).
- Versus the Utah median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 54.17%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,841.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 344% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | $21,680 | $28,039 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Utah (state median) | $8,658 | $10,360 | 21 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences really?
Key findings
- Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences charges 30% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($21,680).
- Versus the Utah median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $21,680
Finding Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences charges 30% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $21,680. That is 30% above the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Utah median ($8,658), sticker tuition is about 2.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is $28,039.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,039 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $17,679 above the Utah median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $9,339 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$21,680
Avg. net price
$28,039
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $28,811 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,656 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,954 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,120 |
| $110,001+ | $27,379 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $86,720. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 99% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Campus
Location
Draper, UT
City / state
- ZIP
- 84020-6545
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 50% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
2,058
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,446
- Graduate
- 15
- Full-time share
- 54%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 70.24%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,320 | $18,320 | $32,424 |
| 2014 | $19,785 | $19,785 | $25,941 |
| 2015 | $13,119 | $13,119 | $29,245 |
| 2016 | $15,698 | $15,698 | $20,046 |
| 2017 | $15,388 | $15,388 | $25,463 |
| 2018 | $14,220 | $14,220 | $23,601 |
| 2019 | $12,763 | $12,763 | $24,920 |
| 2020 | $12,544 | $12,544 | $22,376 |
| 2021 | $12,068 | $12,068 | $28,263 |
| 2022 | $22,603 | $22,603 | $30,704 |
| 2023 | $20,780 | $20,780 | $31,013 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences reported total enrollment of about 2,058 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.6%). About 70.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2024 is 2,058 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,446 students. Graduate enrollment is about 15 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
54.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Occupational Therapist Assistant: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates earn a median of $49,841 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,841. Median federal loan debt: $20,000. Average net price used in cost models: $28,039.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates report median earnings of $49,841 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.2%
- Utah median 27.3 pp below median (70.5%)
- Rocky Mountains median 30.1 pp below median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 14.8 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,480
- Utah median 0.90× the median ($8,316)
- Rocky Mountains median near the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,189
- Utah median 1.6× the median ($6,230)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.5× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences at a glance
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution in Draper, UT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseOccupational Therapist Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian68.8%Hispanic or Latino10.7%Race/ethnicity unknown8.6%
Schools near Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Other campuses in Draper, UT when available, plus nearby institutions in Utah.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Utah, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences located?
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is located in Draper, UT.
What is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is 61.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 180 applicants and 161 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences's tuition?
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $21,680 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $28,039 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is $21,680 and average net price is $28,039 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,022 annually.
What explains Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,039), completion (54.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($49,841). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences?
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,446 students, White (68.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences?
About 38.4% of students at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $45,177 six years after entry and $49,841 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences public or private?
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Draper, UT.
Is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences an HBCU?
No. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.