2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Utah
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Utah? Our ranking highlights 61 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 46 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Utah
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Western Governors University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Science & Tech degree schools in Utah. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Western Governors University
The strong Science & Tech programs at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #2 place in Utah. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,184. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
A rank of #3 makes Utah Valley University one of the top choices in Utah. This public school is set in Orem, UT. About 40% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,478. See the full Utah Valley University profile
Out of the 46 schools in Utah in this year's ranking, Salt Lake Community College landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,426, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Salt Lake Community College
The strong Science & Tech programs at University Of Utah earned it the #5 place in Utah. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,798. Read more about University Of Utah
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. The median Science & Tech program debt is $19,176. Read more about Weber State University
Westminster College Utah placed #7 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution. Westminster College Utah graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $43,528 in tuition and fees. Westminster College Utah Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,090 in debt. More on Westminster College Utah
Utah State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,191 in debt. Get the full Utah State University report
Eagle Gate College Murray landed the #10 spot in Utah this year. Located in Murray, UT, Eagle Gate College Murray is a private for-profit institution. Eagle Gate College Murray graduates 25% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,548. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $32,612. Read more about Eagle Gate College Murray
Southern Utah University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Southern Utah University is a public school based in Cedar City, UT. Southern Utah University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Southern Utah University
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Saint George, UT, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Graduates carry a median of $18,666 in student loans. Read the full report on Dixie State College Of Utah
Snow College landed the #13 spot in Utah this year. Set in Ephraim, UT, Snow College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. Read the full report on Snow College
Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City placed #13 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. See the full Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City profile
Top Nails And Hair Beauty School ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Top Nails And Hair Beauty School report
Bridgerland Technical College placed #15 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read more about Bridgerland Technical College
Esteem Academy Of Beauty came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Esteem Academy Of Beauty report
Taylor Andrews Academy St George did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Taylor Andrews Academy St George
Newlane University did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Newlane University profile
Midwives College Of Utah placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Midwives College Of Utah
Skin Science Institute landed the #20 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Skin Science Institute
Renaissance Academie landed the #21 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Renaissance Academie
Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. More on Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton
Hairitage Hair Academy landed the #23 spot in Utah this year. See the full Hairitage Hair Academy profile
Taylor Andrews Academy Orem came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Taylor Andrews Academy Orem
Paul Mitchell The School Logan placed #25 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Logan profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Utah
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Healing Mountain Massage School came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full Healing Mountain Massage School report
Dixie Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Dixie Technical College
Tooele Technical College placed #28 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Tooele Technical College
Nightingale College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Nightingale College
Zion Massage College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on Zion Massage College
Myotherapy College Of Utah came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Myotherapy College Of Utah profile
Uintah Basin Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. More on Uintah Basin Technical College
Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City
Aveda Institute Provo did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Aveda Institute Provo report
American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus
Neumont University placed #36 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Get the full Neumont University report
Careers Unlimited did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Careers Unlimited
Provo College Provo landed the #38 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on Provo College Provo
Mandalyn Academy
Mandalyn Academy came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Mandalyn Academy
Southwest Technical College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Southwest Technical College
Collectiv Academy landed the #41 spot in Utah this year. Read more about Collectiv Academy
Mountainland Technical College did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Mountainland Technical College profile
Evans Hairstyling College St George did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College St George
Eagle Gate College Layton placed #44 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read more about Eagle Gate College Layton
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions placed #45 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Get the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions report
Fortis College Salt Lake City placed #46 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Get the full Fortis College Salt Lake City report
Acaydia School Of Aesthetics placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Get the full Acaydia School Of Aesthetics report
Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering landed the #48 spot in Utah this year. Read the full report on Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering
Ogden Weber Technical College placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Ogden Weber Technical College
Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Arizona College Of Nursing Salt Lake City
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 46 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 61 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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