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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah

9 Schools Ranked
$11,101 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,602 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Utah to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$7,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Utah.

WGU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,452. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,218 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, WGU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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$14,534 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU accumulate an average of $14,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

BYU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Brigham Young University - Provo Report

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$8,893 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,086 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Utah is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Utah who attend U of U full time pay an average of $8,893 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,345. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,086 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at U of U. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,939 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Utah Valley University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UVU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $21,939 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UVU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,316 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Utah State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they attend USU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,435. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,316 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Utah State University Report

#6

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$38,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

Westminster College Utah ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list.

Westminster College Salt Lake does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,680. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Westminster College Salt Lake accumulate an average of $23,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Westminster College Salt Lake does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 3% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$6,228 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list.

In-state students pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,644. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,282 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that WSU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
$6,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,777 Avg Student Debt

Southern Utah University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs.

Students from Utah who attend Southern Utah University full time pay an average of $6,726 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,542. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,777 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Southern Utah University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,192 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Dixie State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Dixie State College is $5,862. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Dixie State College accumulate an average of $23,192 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dixie State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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