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Engineering Schools in Utah

2,188 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,516
Master’s Degree 375
Associate Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 116
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Utah

There are 43,970 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Utah

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $90,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Utah

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

In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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

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. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,257.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,955. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Snow College

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

90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,564. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#7

Salt Lake Community College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,969 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,578.

#9

Dixie State University

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

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Engineering Careers in UT

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Operations Research Analysts 60% $69,210
Biomedical Engineers 46% $69,810
Systems Software Developers 46% $102,640
Engineering Professors 44% $108,660
Industrial Engineers 40% $81,790
Computer Network Architects 37% $104,380
Civil Engineers 36% $77,010
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Aerospace Engineers 34% $102,070
Cost Estimators 34% $63,740
Architecture Professors 33% $71,570
Materials Engineers 33% $86,170
Mechanical Engineers 33% $87,190
Health and Safety Engineers 32% $76,070
Environmental Engineers 32% $73,770
Electrical Engineers 31% $91,460
Engineers 28% $89,700
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300
Industrial Production Managers 26% $89,300
Chemical Engineers 26% $90,150
Petroleum Engineers 24% $0
Electronics Engineers 23% $93,640
Computer Hardware Engineers 7% $0
Mining and Geological Engineers -5% $84,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Computer & Information Sciences 8,537
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,936
Mathematics & Statistics 683
Physical Sciences 581
Agriculture 424
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 261
Architecture/Urban Planning 114

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