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Utah Valley University

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Utah Valley University is located in Orem, Utah, set against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains. As the largest university in Utah by enrollment, UVU serves a diverse student body with a focus on accessibility and engaged learning. The university is known for its dual-mission model, offering both vocational training and traditional academic programs, including master's degrees. Its location provides access to both outdoor recreational activities and the amenities of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$49,420/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

61/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$6,270/yr

Out-of-state: $17,830/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 23% of students receive Pell Grants and 9% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$6,381	$25,524	19.4x
$30K – $48K	$7,303	$29,212	16.9x
$48K – $75K	$8,871	$35,484	13.9x
$75K – $110K	$11,410	$45,640	10.8x
$110K+	$14,064	$56,256	8.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,270	$25,080	19.7x

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 Valley University

41 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
Building/Construction Finishing Compare across schools	91	$74,527/yr	Low	39.3x
Computer Science Compare across schools	89	$77,946/yr	Very High	45.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	86	$85,564/yr	Very High	39.1x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	86	$79,918/yr	Very High	39.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	86	$60,947/yr	Very High	36.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$66,900/yr	High	28.9x
Computer Systems Networking Compare across schools	84	$64,615/yr	Very High	36.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	81	$60,132/yr	High	31.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	81	$55,785/yr	Very High	29.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	74	$54,173/yr	Very High	31.5x
Fire Protection Compare across schools	71	$60,522/yr	Moderate	30.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	71	$49,497/yr	High	19.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	71	$49,297/yr	High	19.1x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	70	$56,135/yr	Very High	21.4x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	69	$60,448/yr	High	23.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	68	$44,051/yr	Moderate	23.4x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	67	$56,402/yr	Moderate	33.0x
Mechatronics & Robotics Compare across schools	63	$80,491/yr	High	31.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	63	$36,857/yr	Very High	30.3x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	62	$63,780/yr	High	24.4x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	62	$52,194/yr	High	19.8x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	61	$52,118/yr	High	28.3x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	61	$42,070/yr	High	19.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	57	$44,202/yr	High	23.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	57	$38,427/yr	High	24.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	56	$50,647/yr	High	19.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	55	$31,905/yr	Moderate	26.2x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	53	$45,301/yr	Moderate	17.1x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	53	$32,743/yr	Very High	21.8x
Social Work Compare across schools	52	$37,937/yr	Moderate	19.4x
Public Health Compare across schools	48	$38,102/yr	High	14.8x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	46	$31,888/yr	High	18.5x
Philosophy Compare across schools	45	$43,699/yr	Very High	16.4x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	44	$41,833/yr	High	15.7x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	42	$31,888/yr	High	19.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	40	$44,366/yr	Low	13.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$31,492/yr	Very High	16.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	35	$20,971/yr	High	7.4x
Music Compare across schools	32	$24,952/yr	High	8.9x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	32	$23,896/yr	Moderate	15.3x
American Sign Language Compare across schools	31	$27,618/yr	High	12.3x

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