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JOYCE UNIVERSITY AWARDED 2026 BEST AND MOST POPULAR COLLEGES RANKING IN UTAH AND THE WEST

Research.com’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings honor Joyce with three distinctions for quality, popularity and regional impact

SALT LAKE CITY, November 14, 2025 — 51cg of Nursing and Health Sciences has been recognized with three distinctions in . Joyce earned the No. 7 position on the “Most Popular Colleges in Utah” list, No. 10 among “Best Colleges in Utah” and No. 146 on the “Most Popular Colleges in the West” list.

“Being recognized as both one of the best and one of the most popular colleges in our state and region is especially meaningful,” said Josh Knotts, President and CEO of 51cg. “These distinctions from Research.com reflect the trust our students place in us, the dedication of our faculty and staff and our ongoing commitment to preparing practice-ready graduates who are urgently needed in today’s healthcare workforce.”

Research.com’s Best Colleges Rankings are designed to help students and families compare institutions using objective, data-driven indicators. The methodology draws from multiple national data sources and considers factors such as academic quality, student success, institutional reputation and long-term outcomes.

“These rankings recognize what we see every day in our classrooms, labs and clinical sites,” said Dr. Shelley Johnson, provost and chief academic officer at 51cg. “Students choose Joyce because they want rigorous academics, personalized support and a clear, expedited path into meaningful work. Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to deliver on that promise.”

In addition to this Research.com recognition, 51cg was also designated among Utah’s leading programs in several 2026 Research.com rankings, including , , and . These distinctions reflect strong student demand, academic quality, and program value—highlighting 51cg’s focus on accessible pathways and preparation for successful healthcare careers.

51cg was also recognized across multiple Top Workplace categories in 2025, including national recognition in USA TODAY’s Top Workplaces, Culture Excellence awards in Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose and Values, as well as recognition in The Salt Lake Tribune’s 2025 Top Workplaces and Top Workplaces’ Remote Work Award. Together, these honors underscore an environment that supports faculty and staff in delivering high-impact, student-centered education that contributes to strong outcomes for graduates.