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Utah State University

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Utah State University's main campus is located in Logan, Utah, a setting that combines a traditional college town with access to outdoor recreation. As a land-grant institution, Utah State has a strong academic focus on agriculture, engineering, and the sciences. The university is known for its extensive research programs, particularly through its Space Dynamics Laboratory, and its prominent ROTC program which contributes to a distinctive military presence on campus.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,750/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,228/yr

Out-of-state: $24,802/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 19% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,601	$38,404	11.4x
$30K – $48K	$9,966	$39,864	11.0x
$48K – $75K	$11,599	$46,396	9.4x
$75K – $110K	$14,825	$59,300	7.4x
$110K+	$17,671	$70,684	6.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,228	$36,912	11.9x

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 Utah State University

51 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 and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$71,335/yr	Very High	27.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$61,371/yr	Very High	21.9x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	82	$61,896/yr	Very High	26.3x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$57,481/yr	Very High	21.8x
Economics Compare across schools	80	$60,472/yr	Very High	22.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	77	$54,387/yr	High	19.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	76	$76,451/yr	High	20.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$74,055/yr	Very High	25.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$69,406/yr	Very High	22.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$68,025/yr	High	22.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	73	$65,486/yr	High	16.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	72	$54,562/yr	Very High	20.1x
International Business Compare across schools	67	$65,745/yr	Very High	16.8x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	67	$45,583/yr	High	17.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	66	$48,993/yr	High	12.4x
Biological/Biosystems Engineering Compare across schools	64	$52,951/yr	High	18.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$37,521/yr	High	15.3x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	59	$61,474/yr	High	13.7x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	57	$51,221/yr	High	12.9x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	56	$54,059/yr	High	13.6x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	56	$38,317/yr	Very High	15.0x
Agricultural Production Operations Compare across schools	53	$47,297/yr	High	11.8x
Journalism Compare across schools	48	$41,431/yr	Very High	13.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	48	$29,179/yr	High	18.3x
Statistics Compare across schools	47	$45,240/yr	Very High	11.3x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	46	$32,689/yr	High	11.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	46	$30,774/yr	High	16.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	46	$30,242/yr	Very High	17.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	43	$52,431/yr	High	4.6x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	42	$42,236/yr	High	10.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	42	$28,509/yr	High	14.0x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	42	$28,091/yr	High	14.8x
History Compare across schools	41	$31,768/yr	High	11.0x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	39	$39,679/yr	High	9.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	39	$37,574/yr	High	9.2x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	38	$32,741/yr	High	7.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	38	$30,239/yr	High	15.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	37	$33,552/yr	Moderate	9.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$32,199/yr	Very High	12.2x
Sociology Compare across schools	36	$32,730/yr	High	10.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	36	$31,746/yr	Moderate	11.0x
Area Studies Compare across schools	34	$31,894/yr	Very High	13.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	33	$26,561/yr	High	8.2x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	32	$33,142/yr	Moderate	8.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	32	$31,049/yr	Low	12.5x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	31	$35,079/yr	Very High	8.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	28	$30,249/yr	High	7.2x
Anthropology Compare across schools	28	$27,831/yr	High	7.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	27	$23,341/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Music Compare across schools	27	$22,983/yr	High	9.1x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	23	$27,996/yr	High	6.6x

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