University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT utah.edu 26,041 students

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

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Earnings

$47,767

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

55/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,315

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Utah's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 22% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$10,447	$41,788
$30K – $48K	$10,667	$42,668
$48K – $75K	$12,398	$49,592
$75K – $110K	$16,886	$67,544
$110K+	$17,278	$69,112
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,315	$37,260

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Utah

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	90	$90,282/yr	Very High	30.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	86	$68,066/yr	Very High	24.9x
Information Science Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	84	$70,833/yr	Very High	28.5x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$69,565/yr	High	18.2x
Accounting 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	79	$53,806/yr	High	21.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	72	$54,604/yr	High	13.8x
Biomedical Engineering 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 Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	61	$45,112/yr	Very High	15.2x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	59	$67,965/yr	Moderate	17.2x
Health & Physical Education 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 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 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 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 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
Geosciences 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	48	$35,467/yr	High	11.6x
Rehabilitation Therapies 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	47	$36,000/yr	High	13.0x
Rhetoric & Writing 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	45	$38,644/yr	Very High	13.2x
International Studies 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 Arts 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
Software Development Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools →	40	$33,508/yr	Very High	8.0x
Parks & Recreation 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
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	32	$30,251/yr	Very High	7.1x
Film & Photography 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
Theater & Drama 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