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Best Schools in Utah

2023 Best Schools in Utah

13 Schools Ranked
$50,470 Average Earnings
$15,317 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.

The Best Schools in Utah ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Utah to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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Top Schools in Utah

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#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
46,180 Total Awards
$74,771 Average Earnings
$13,193 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for students in Utah. WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a large student population. In , this school awarded 46,180 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,193 in student loans. During the early years of their career, WGU graduates make an average of $74,771 annually.

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8,118 Total Awards
$54,507 Average Earnings
$9,897 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Provo, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 8,118 diplomas to qualifed students in .

Degree recipients from BYU accumulate an average of $9,897 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from BYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $54,507 during the early years of their career.

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10,334 Total Awards
$51,242 Average Earnings
$25,189 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah Valley University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Schools in Utah list. This large public school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 10,334 degrees in .

On average, students take out $25,189 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UVU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,242 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
4,981 Total Awards
$42,031 Average Earnings
$11,637 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Salt Lake Community College is a great place for students. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large public school awarded 4,981 diplomas to qualifed students in .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,637 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Salt Lake Community College graduates make an average of $42,031 annually.

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#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
9,493 Total Awards
$60,527 Average Earnings
$30,860 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Utah helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Utah. University of Utah is a large public school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 9,493 degrees in .

Degree recipients from U of U accumulate an average of $30,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, U of U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $60,527 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
6,775 Total Awards
$53,920 Average Earnings
$11,527 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #6 on the list. This large public school is located in Ogden, Utah, and it awarded 6,775 degrees in .

On average, students take out $11,527 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,920 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
490 Total Awards
$55,433 Average Earnings

Westminster College Utah landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs. Westminster College Utah is a small private not-for-profit school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 490 degrees in .

After graduating from Westminster College Salt Lake, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,433 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
6,764 Total Awards
$50,349 Average Earnings
$24,537 Avg Student Debt

Utah State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs. USU is located in Logan, Utah and has a large student population. In , this school awarded 6,764 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from USU accumulate an average of $24,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from USU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,349 during the early years of their career.

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$31,030 Average Earnings

Broadview University - West Jordan did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #9 on the list.

After graduating from Broadview University - West Jordan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,030 during the early years of their career.

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98 Total Awards
$49,285 Average Earnings

Eagle Gate College - Murray ranked #10 on this year’s Best Schools in Utah list. Eagle Gate College - Murray is located in Murray, Utah and has a very small student population. In , this school awarded 98 degrees to qualified students.

Once they receive their degree, Eagle Gate College - Murray graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,285 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
4,766 Total Awards
$44,998 Average Earnings
$7,539 Avg Student Debt

Southern Utah University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Utah ranking. Located in Cedar City, Utah, the fairly large public school awarded 4,766 diplomas to qualifed students in .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,539 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southern Utah University graduates make an average of $44,998 annually.

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#12

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
3,865 Total Awards
$42,266 Average Earnings
$26,775 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs. Located in Saint George, Utah, the fairly large public school handed out 3,865 degrees in .

Degree recipients from Dixie State College accumulate an average of $26,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Dixie State College graduates make an average of $42,266 annually.

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#13

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
1,478 Total Awards
$42,776 Average Earnings

Snow College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Ephraim, Utah, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,478 degrees in .

After graduating from Snow College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,776 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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%.

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