2023 best colleges in Utah

As the flagship university of the Utah System of Higher Education, the University of Utah is home to top-ranking ballet, biology, and computer science programs, among others. Beyond academics, U of U is renowned for its sustainability initiatives and hosting the Olympic Village during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Utah State University, the state’s largest public residential institution, is a leader in aerospace research and has launched more student projects into space than any institution worldwide. Among the state’s private colleges is Brigham-Young University, which features one of the world’s best formation ballroom dance teams.

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#1 in Utah | #41 in Economics nationally
Economic score: 1.38

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,474

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 1.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $72,747

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $11,363

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 59%
Graduation rate: 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Utah | #69 in Economics nationally
Economic score: 1.93

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,257

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $57,959

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,935

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 93%
Graduation rate: 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Utah | #77 in Economics nationally

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Economic score: 2.06

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,572

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2.1 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $57,217

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,399

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 95%
Graduation rate: 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Utah | #200 in Economics nationally
Economic score: 3.63

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,578

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2.8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $47,952

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $14,726

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 89%
Graduation rate: 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics in Utah?

Years

1.8 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics in Utah is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 1.8 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in economics earn in Utah?

Salary

$63,482

The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $63,482 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost in Utah?

Net cost

$13,420

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $13,420. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.