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Computer Science Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 1,371 students earned their CompSci degrees in UT.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Utah

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,049
Associate Degree 228
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Utah

37,540 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $86,790, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

459 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#6

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,702 a year. This public school has an average net price of $13,578.

Computer Science Careers in UT

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Information Security Analysts 50% $84,090
Systems Software Developers 46% $102,640
Computer and Information Systems Managers 44% $119,410
Web Developers 42% $66,640
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Computer Network Support Specialists 38% $58,210
Computer Science Professors 35% $97,450
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Computer Programmers 19% $79,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Information Technology 2,982
Computer Information Systems 1,866
Computer Software Applications 932
Computer Programming 681
Information Science 358
Computer Systems Networking 352

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