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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Draper, Utah · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 12257 South Business Park Drive, Draper, UT 84020 · Phone: (801) 816-1444 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit trade school in Draper, Utah offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Graduates of Joyce University carry a median debt of $20,000 and earn a median of $49,841 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 77.4% is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and about 70.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,890 | $45,360 | $48,170 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit school in Draper, Utah, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Its primary trade offering, per federal data, is medical assistant programs, with 25 completers reported and an overall undergraduate enrollment of 2,058.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 77.4% for comparable Utah institutions, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $49,841. About 70.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school may suit students pursuing a focused medical assistant program rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this path should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, with 25 program completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 70.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate compared to the Utah state average of 77.4% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $49,841.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (801) 816-1444 or visit joyce.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and available institutional aid compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review completion, debt, and earnings figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the school's dedicated page.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the medical assistant program are not reported in federal data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Joyce University at (801) 816-1444 or through its website, joyce.edu, for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not report a direct comparison to other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar medical assistant programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.