Weber State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Weber State University at a glance

• 16,360

  students enrolled

• 6,775

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,258

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,471 in state, $16,164 out of state

• $47,061

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,287

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% 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 Weber State University

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

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• 237

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Weber County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $87,083

  median household income

  Weber County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (6 open), sales (3 open), operations (27 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (8 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (146), Northrop Grumman Systems (24), America First Credit Union (9), Westinghouse Electric (5), Bechtel Plant Machinery (4), CRH Public (3), Fresenius Medical Care Holdings (3), Odyssey Systems Consulting (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (145), Operations (27), Human Resources (8), Data & Analytics (6), Finance (6), Programs (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.

• Department of Workforce Services - Ogden Employment CenterOgden · 866-435-7414 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Weber State University?

Weber State University enrolls about 16,360 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ogden, Utah. It awards about 6,775 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Weber State University?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Weber State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,061 six years after entry and $56,287 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Weber State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Weber State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Weber State University?

237 open professional jobs are listed in Weber County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.