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Utah State University charges $12,869 net annually while Westminster University costs $26,536 for the same Chemistry degree. This $13,667 gap highlights how public universities dominate affordable options in a state where pharmaceutical companies like Intermountain Healthcare and biotech firms along the Wasatch Front create steady demand for chemistry graduates. Six of Utah's eight chemistry programs cost under $16,000 net annually, with Utah Valley University leading at just $8,463.
8
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$35,060
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $10,722 $6,391 43.0%
3 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
4 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
6 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
7 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
8 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Utah Valley University's Chemistry program so affordable at $8,463 annually?

Utah Valley University combines low in-state tuition of $6,270 with substantial financial aid packages. The school maintains lower overhead costs as a public institution while serving over 40,000 students, allowing economies of scale that benefit chemistry majors.

How do graduation rates vary among Utah's cheapest Chemistry programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82.2% graduation rate despite charging $14,487 annually. Southern Utah University achieves a solid 59% rate at $11,432, while Utah Tech University struggles with just 34.2% completion despite reasonable $15,265 costs.

Does attending an expensive private school like Westminster improve Chemistry career outcomes?

Westminster charges $26,536 annually but offers no clear salary advantage over public alternatives. University of Utah graduates earn $35,060 starting salaries while paying half the cost at $13,172 net annually.

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