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Utah Valley University offers the most affordable biology education in Utah at just $8,463 net cost, yet its graduates earn $37,568 annually,the highest among all seven programs. This earning potential aligns well with Utah's expanding biotechnology sector along the Wasatch Front, where companies like Myriad Genetics and Recursion Pharmaceuticals create steady demand for biology graduates. The $18,000+ gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs shows how much costs vary across Utah's biology offerings.
7
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$30,150
Avg. Program Earnings
58.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Biology, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
3 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
4 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
5 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
6 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
7 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Utah Valley University such a strong value for biology students?

UVU combines the lowest net cost at $8,463 with the highest graduate earnings at $37,568 among Utah biology programs. Students also graduate with relatively manageable debt of $17,015, making the return on investment particularly attractive.

How do graduation rates compare between Utah's cheapest and most expensive biology programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82.20% graduation rate despite charging $14,487 annually. Utah Valley University, the cheapest option, has a 40.70% graduation rate, while the most expensive program at Westminster University graduates 69.40% of students.

Does attending a more expensive Utah biology program guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily,Utah Valley University charges the least but produces graduates earning $37,568, outpacing more expensive options. Westminster University costs $26,536 annually but graduates earn $31,848, showing that program cost doesn't always correlate with salary outcomes.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.