Is Utah Valley University worth it?
Utah Valley University is a public, four-year institution in Orem, Utah (small city). It awarded 13,468 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, business administration and management and liberal arts and sciences.
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Federal context for Utah Valley University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,225
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,978
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,486
Average net price
$6,376
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
13,468
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
28,453
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,888 | $47,596 | 369 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $60,132 | $86,602 | 325 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $44,202 | $62,566 | 200 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $56,402 | $106,001 | 189 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $54,173 | $81,582 | 185 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $60,947 | $93,858 | 161 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $31,888 | $55,728 | 151 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,089 | $43,421 | 138 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $55,785 | $81,706 | 116 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,900 | $81,664 | 114 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $49,297 | $52,194 | 107 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $77,946 | $115,541 | 97 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,905 | $63,951 | 89 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $44,051 | $68,296 | 87 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,066 | $71,388 | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2,203 |
| General Studies | Associate | 1,321 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 968 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 696 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 455 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 371 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Associate | 276 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | Associate | 189 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Associate | 175 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 172 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 6,367 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 5,490 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 5,117 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 4,170 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 2,429 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 2,402 |
| Information | 5% | 2,306 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 2,218 |
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Sources: federal figures for Utah Valley University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.
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