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The University of Utah's campus sits on the foothills of the Wasatch Range, offering views of the Salt Lake Valley. Students enjoy a mix of outdoor recreation and urban amenities, with easy access to hiking and skiing. The U is a major research institution, particularly known for its health sciences programs and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Its location provides unique opportunities for research and collaboration in a growing city.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$47,767/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,315/yr

Out-of-state: $29,837/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 22% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,447	$41,788	11.4x
$30K – $48K	$10,667	$42,668	11.2x
$48K – $75K	$12,398	$49,592	9.6x
$75K – $110K	$16,886	$67,544	7.1x
$110K+	$17,278	$69,112	6.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,315	$37,260	12.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Utah

49 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	90	$90,282/yr	Very High	30.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	86	$68,066/yr	Very High	24.9x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	84	$70,833/yr	Very High	28.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$69,565/yr	High	18.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	83	$60,992/yr	Very High	21.2x
Economics Compare across schools	79	$64,386/yr	Very High	20.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	79	$53,806/yr	High	21.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$75,654/yr	Very High	29.3x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	74	$89,605/yr	Very High	23.0x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$73,841/yr	High	24.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$72,156/yr	High	21.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$70,999/yr	Very High	22.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	72	$56,011/yr	Very High	19.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	72	$54,604/yr	High	13.8x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$68,783/yr	High	25.1x
Chemistry Compare across schools	62	$41,275/yr	High	16.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	61	$45,112/yr	Very High	15.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	59	$67,965/yr	Moderate	17.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	58	$37,920/yr	Moderate	17.3x
Public Health Compare across schools	58	$37,068/yr	High	17.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	55	$39,212/yr	High	16.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	54	$48,842/yr	Very High	12.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	53	$43,801/yr	High	14.7x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	51	$45,868/yr	Very High	13.6x
Social Work Compare across schools	51	$38,338/yr	Moderate	13.8x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	50	$35,363/yr	High	12.4x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	49	$39,661/yr	High	9.6x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	48	$49,446/yr	High	12.3x
Music Compare across schools	48	$42,548/yr	High	12.9x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	48	$35,467/yr	High	11.6x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	47	$43,684/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	47	$36,308/yr	High	13.1x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	47	$36,000/yr	High	13.0x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	46	$47,950/yr	Very High	11.9x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	46	$41,052/yr	High	10.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	45	$38,644/yr	Very High	13.2x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	45	$36,883/yr	Moderate	16.2x
History Compare across schools	43	$28,277/yr	High	12.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	42	$33,081/yr	Moderate	11.9x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	40	$40,717/yr	High	9.9x
Physics Compare across schools	40	$38,748/yr	Very High	9.4x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	40	$33,508/yr	Very High	8.0x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	38	$37,009/yr	Very High	12.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools	34	$27,844/yr	High	10.6x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	32	$30,251/yr	Very High	7.1x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	32	$28,138/yr	High	12.0x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	28	$30,229/yr	High	7.1x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	24	$20,701/yr	Moderate	4.6x
Dance Compare across schools	21	$24,125/yr	Low	5.5x

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