Utah Valley University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Utah Valley University at a glance

• 28,453

  students enrolled

• 10,334

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,376

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,614 in state, $17,174 out of state

• $46,825

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,486

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% 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 Utah Valley University

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

• 460

  open professional jobs

• 58

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 20%

  ask for AI skills

  93 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Utah County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $96,877

  median household income

  Utah County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (38 open), sales (61 open), operations (46 open), marketing (49 open), human resources (23 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Podium (32), Pattern (29), Qualtrics (23), Weave (17), Texas Instruments (16), Pura (11), NRG Energy (10), Verisk Analytics (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (84), Sales (61), Marketing (49), Operations (46), Finance (38), Data & Analytics (30). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.

• Department of Workforce Services - Lehi Employment CenterLehi · 866-435-7414 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Department of Workforce Services - Provo Employment CenterProvo · 801-526-0950 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Department of Workforce Services - Spanish Fork Employment CenterSpanish Fork · 866-435-7414 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• University of UtahSalt Lake City · 27,264 students
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• 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 Utah Valley University?

Utah Valley University enrolls about 28,453 students and is a public 4-year institution in Orem, Utah. It awards about 10,334 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Utah Valley University?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Utah Valley University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,825 six years after entry and $55,486 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Utah Valley University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Utah Valley University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Utah Valley University?

460 open professional jobs are listed in Utah County, 58 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Podium has the most openings.