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2023 Best Schools in Utah

13 Schools Ranked
$43,124 Average Earnings
$22,757 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

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Western Governors University the best school in Utah for students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $26,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WGU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,838 during the early year of their career.

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$46,470 Average Earnings
$14,534 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Provo is a great place for students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,534 in student loans. During the early years of their career, BYU graduates make an average of $46,470 annually.

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$43,719 Average Earnings
$20,616 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Utah Valley University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Utah.

Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $20,616 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UVU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,719 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
$36,151 Average Earnings
$13,438 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Salt Lake Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Schools in Utah list.

On average, students take out $13,438 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Salt Lake Community College graduates make an average of $36,151 annually.

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#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$51,388 Average Earnings
$22,086 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Schools in Utah list.

On average, students take out $22,086 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from U of U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,388 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$46,655 Average Earnings
$21,703 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $21,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WSU graduates make an average of $46,655 annually.

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#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$58,249 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Westminster College Utah did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

On average, students take out $23,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Westminster College Salt Lake graduates make an average of $58,249 annually.

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#8

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$42,623 Average Earnings
$18,083 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Utah State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

Degree recipients from USU accumulate an average of $18,083 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, USU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,623 during the early year of their career.

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$32,158 Average Earnings
$32,850 Avg Student Debt

Broadview University - West Jordan ranked #9 on this year’s Best Schools in Utah list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,850 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $155. During the early years of their career, Broadview University - West Jordan graduates make an average of $32,158 annually.

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$33,430 Average Earnings
$32,841 Avg Student Debt

Eagle Gate College - Murray did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #10 on the list.

Degree recipients from Eagle Gate College - Murray accumulate an average of $32,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Eagle Gate College - Murray graduates make an average of $33,430 annually.

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#11

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
$34,962 Average Earnings
$15,205 Avg Student Debt

Southern Utah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #11 on the list.

Degree recipients from Southern Utah University accumulate an average of $15,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Southern Utah University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,962 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
$35,951 Average Earnings
$21,955 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Utah ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,955 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Dixie State College graduates make an average of $35,951 annually.

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#13

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
$32,782 Average Earnings
$10,488 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Snow College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

Degree recipients from Snow College accumulate an average of $10,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Snow College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,782 during the early year 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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