Utah Valley University

Orem, UT uvu.edu 27,481 students

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

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Earnings

$49,420

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

61/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$6,270

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Utah Valley University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 9% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$6,381	$25,524
$30K – $48K	$7,303	$29,212
$48K – $75K	$8,871	$35,484
$75K – $110K	$11,410	$45,640
$110K+	$14,064	$56,256
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,270	$25,080

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 Utah Valley University

41 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
Construction Management Technology Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection 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 Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	86	$79,918/yr	Very High	39.5x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	86	$60,947/yr	Very High	36.3x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	85	$66,900/yr	High	28.9x
Computer Networking Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare across schools →	84	$64,615/yr	Very High	36.5x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	81	$60,132/yr	High	31.5x
Accounting 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	71	$49,497/yr	High	19.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	71	$49,297/yr	High	19.1x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 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 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 Engineering Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Compare across schools →	63	$80,491/yr	High	31.1x
Political Science 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 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 Management 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 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 & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	55	$31,905/yr	Moderate	26.2x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	53	$45,301/yr	Moderate	17.1x
Software Development 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 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 & Photography Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools →	44	$41,833/yr	High	15.7x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	42	$31,888/yr	High	19.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	40	$44,366/yr	Low	13.5x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	37	$31,492/yr	Very High	16.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	35	$20,971/yr	High	7.4x
Music Compare across schools →	32	$24,952/yr	High	8.9x
Theater & Drama 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