2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Utah
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Utah? Our ranking highlights 61 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 13 schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Utah
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Salt Lake Community College this year in Utah. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,867. That is a strong return on a $10,855 median debt. More on Salt Lake Community College
You'll get strong value at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,184. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
You'll get strong value at Utah Valley University, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Orem, UT. 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. Utah Valley University alumni report median earnings of $55,486 a decade after entry. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Utah Valley University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Governors University earned it the #4 place in Utah. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,615. Set against $23,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Western Governors University
A rank of #5 makes Weber State University one of the best values in Utah. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,287. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Weber State University
Snow College landed the #6 spot for value 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,022 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Snow College
University Of Utah ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. 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. University Of Utah alumni report median earnings of $67,170 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants. Read more about University Of Utah
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #8 spot for value in Utah this year. Located in Saint George, UT, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,570. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt. Read the full report on Dixie State College Of Utah
Utah State University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,022 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Utah State University report
Southern Utah University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Southern Utah University is a public school based in Cedar City, UT. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,296. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read more about Southern Utah University
Westminster College Utah placed #11 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $66,215 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. More on Westminster College Utah
Eagle Gate College Murray ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Murray, UT, Eagle Gate College Murray is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,548. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $32,612. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,518 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $32,612 median debt. Read more about Eagle Gate College Murray
Southwest Technical College landed the #13 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Southwest Technical College
American Beauty Academy ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full American Beauty Academy profile
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Mandalyn Academy landed the #15 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Mandalyn Academy
Nightingale College placed #16 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Nightingale College
Bridgerland Technical College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Bridgerland Technical College
Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City landed the #18 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City profile
Tooele Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Tooele Technical College
Mountainland Technical College landed the #20 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Mountainland Technical College profile
Newlane University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full Newlane University profile
The Barber School ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read more about The Barber School
Taylor Andrews Academy St George landed the #23 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Taylor Andrews Academy St George
Uintah Basin Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Uintah Basin Technical College
Provo College Provo placed #25 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Provo College Provo
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Utah
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions landed the #26 spot for value in Utah this year. Get the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions report
Ameritech College Draper placed #27 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. More on Ameritech College Draper
Renaissance Academie offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Renaissance Academie
Collectiv Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Collectiv Academy
Skin Science Institute came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Skin Science Institute
Top Nails And Hair Beauty School landed the #31 spot for value in Utah this year. Get the full Top Nails And Hair Beauty School report
Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering placed #32 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read the full report on Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering
Evans Hairstyling College St George came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College St George
Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City
Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare
Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut
Zion Massage College landed the #37 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Zion Massage College
Eagle Gate College Layton placed #38 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Read more about Eagle Gate College Layton
Dixie Technical College landed the #39 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Dixie Technical College
Careers Unlimited came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Careers Unlimited
American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus
Paul Mitchell The School Logan placed #42 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Logan profile
Neumont University placed #43 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Utah. Get the full Neumont University report
Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton
Hairitage Hair Academy landed the #45 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Hairitage Hair Academy profile
Latter Day Saints Business College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Latter Day Saints Business College report
Acaydia School Of Aesthetics landed the #47 spot for value in Utah this year. Get the full Acaydia School Of Aesthetics report
Fortis College Salt Lake City offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Fortis College Salt Lake City report
Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City landed the #49 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City
Ogden Weber Technical College landed the #50 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Ogden Weber Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 13 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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