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Education Schools in Utah

14,972 students earned Education degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8,776
Bachelor’s Degree 5,633
Associate Degree 267
Post-Master’s Certificate 204
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 204
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 89,440 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Utah

In this state, education grads earn an average of $67,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

12,503 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

An average student at WGU will pay a net price of $9,969. It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $51,950 after graduation.

542 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,826 after graduation.

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate.

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

74% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. A typical student attending UVU will pay a net price of $9,955.

#5

University of Utah

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

A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,702 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,578. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $11,647. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Salt Lake Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,969. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,197.

#9

Dixie State University

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

In their early career, Dixie State College grads earn an average salary of $32,562. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,459.

#10

Snow College

Ephraim
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 50% $74,830
Business Professors 46% $80,050
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 44% $31,360
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
Social Sciences Professors 42% $66,950
Environmental Science Professors 40% $79,480
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 40% $25,680
Education Professors 40% $70,790
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Physics Postsecondary Professors 39% $88,920
Preschool Teachers 39% $28,200
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 38% $46,830
Postsecondary Education Administrators 38% $79,740
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 37% $76,320
English Language and Literature Professors 37% $66,380
Coaches and Scouts 37% $24,900
History Professors 36% $73,370
Home Economics Professors 35% $60,180
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 35% $38,170
Computer Science Professors 35% $97,450
Mathematical Science Professors 35% $71,220
Preschool Education Administrators 34% $35,830
Teachers 34% $0
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
Sociology Professors 31% $89,370
Education Administrators 31% $52,020
Vocational Education Professors 30% $46,720
Instructional Coordinators 29% $49,880
Special Education Teachers 28% $74,360
Librarians 27% $45,970
Middle School Special Education Teachers 27% $51,210
Agricultural Sciences Professors 27% $0
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Technical Education High School Teachers 27% $58,560
Elementary School Teachers 26% $57,570
Teacher Assistants 26% $24,670
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 26% $93,310
Middle School Teachers 26% $60,550
Kindergarten Teachers 26% $46,990
Special Education Professors 26% $41,080
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 26% $41,930
Multimedia Collections Specialists 26% $33,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Social Sciences 2,405
Psychology 1,971
Communication & Journalism 1,544
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 985
History 344
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 194

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