Is University of Utah worth it?
University of Utah is a public, four-year institution in Salt Lake City, Utah (midsize city). It awarded 9,485 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, business administration and management and computer science.
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Federal context for University of Utah
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Median earnings 1 year after
$52,685
Median earnings 4 years after
$75,345
Median earnings 10 years after
$67,170
Average net price
$16,200
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
9,485
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
27,264
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $110,581 | $144,680 | 304 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $43,801 | $63,309 | 289 |
| Social Work | Master's | $55,814 | $67,368 | 249 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,565 | $86,243 | 226 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,101 | $103,469 | 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $66,110 | $109,883 | 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,806 | $81,252 | 201 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,999 | $91,127 | 166 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $37,920 | $64,356 | 148 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $90,282 | $137,329 | 142 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $119,589 | $133,019 | 139 |
| Law | First professional | $77,542 | $113,168 | 130 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $39,212 | $62,950 | 128 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $64,386 | $84,146 | 122 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $90,201 | $115,739 | 118 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 484 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 269 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 255 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 244 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 219 |
| Social Work | Master's | 208 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 208 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 203 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 12,345 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 10,568 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 10,275 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 4,485 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 4,249 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 3,765 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 2,633 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 2,415 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Utah. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page