

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences developed from Ameritech College of Healthcare, a career-focused institution in Utah. Its adoption of the Joyce University name reflects an expanded nursing and health-sciences identity; applicants may still encounter the Ameritech name in older records and should check that historical statistics refer to the same institution.
The change of name matters when comparing programs over time. An outcome reported under Ameritech may describe a different program mix or student cohort from one reported under Joyce. The institution's current catalog and accreditation listings are more useful than an older name alone for establishing what a particular credential represents today.
Joyce University specializes in nursing and health-sciences education rather than offering the broad range of colleges found at a comprehensive university. Its academic offerings include pathways for students entering nursing and for licensed nurses seeking additional education.
Prospective students should compare programs by credential, entry requirements, clinical or fieldwork requirements, and delivery format. An associate-level nursing pathway, a bachelor's pathway, and a program intended for already licensed nurses serve different applicants. In particular, an online coursework option does not necessarily eliminate in-person skills training or clinical placements. The current academic catalog is the appropriate place to confirm the exact degree title and curriculum for an intended start term.
Joyce University is based in Draper, Utah, in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. This suburban location is relevant to students who expect to commute for classes, laboratory work, or other required in-person activities.
Applicants considering a hybrid program should distinguish time on campus from time at clinical sites, which may require a separate commute. Those relocating to the area should also budget for transportation and off-campus housing rather than assuming that an online component makes local travel unnecessary.
Joyce University states an educational focus on preparing nursing and health-sciences professionals. Its specialized programs place career preparation alongside the academic and hands-on learning required in healthcare education.
That purpose is best evaluated through a specific program's curriculum: the supervised practice it requires, the credential it awards, and how it relates to professional licensure. A mission statement describes institutional aims; it does not, by itself, establish an individual student's licensing or employment outcome.
Name of the institution
Joyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1979Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.