University of Utah: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Utah at a glance

• 27,264

  students enrolled

• 9,493

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,200

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,175 in state, $28,697 out of state

• $55,239

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $67,170

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Utah

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Salt Lake County, where the college is.

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• 1,318

  open professional jobs

• 117

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  115 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Salt Lake County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $94,658

  median household income

  Salt Lake County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (107 open), sales (141 open), operations (195 open), marketing (43 open), human resources (46 open), strategy (7 open).

Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (86), iCapital (36), State of Utah (32), Veterans Health Administration (29), Harris Health Strategic Fund (28), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (15), The Haskell Company (15), Albany International (14).

What they hire for: Engineering (328), Operations (195), Sales (141), Finance (107), Data & Analytics (66), Legal (60). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.

• Department of Workforce Services - Metro Employment CenterSalt Lake City · 801-526-0950 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Department of Workforce Services - South County Employment CenterTaylorsville · 801-269-4700 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Utah

• Utah Valley UniversityOrem · 28,453 students
• Utah State UniversityLogan · 20,272 students
• Weber State UniversityOgden · 16,360 students
• Southern Utah UniversityCedar City · 9,289 students
• Utah Tech UniversitySaint George · 8,552 students
• Snow CollegeEphraim · 3,549 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Utah?

University of Utah enrolls about 27,264 students and is a public 4-year institution in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awards about 9,493 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Utah?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Utah graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,239 six years after entry and $67,170 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Utah offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Utah awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Utah?

1,318 open professional jobs are listed in Salt Lake County, 117 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.