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Western Governors University delivers the most affordable health services education in Utah at just $10,442 net cost, undercutting the University of Utah by nearly $3,000. This pricing advantage matters in Utah's expanding healthcare sector, where Silicon Slopes tech companies increasingly need health informatics specialists and the state's aging population drives demand for allied health professionals. Brigham Young University offers the highest graduation rate at 82.20%, though private options like Westminster University can cost over $26,000 annually.
5
Programs
$10,442 – $26,536
Net Price Range
60.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,442 $8,300 50.9%
2 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
3 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
4 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
5 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Western Governors University so much cheaper than other Utah health programs?

Western Governors University operates on a competency-based model where students pay per term rather than per credit hour, allowing faster completion for motivated learners. The school's net cost of $10,442 includes their flat-rate tuition structure, which can benefit students who accelerate through coursework.

How do graduation rates compare across Utah's affordable health programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82.20% graduation rate despite charging $14,487 net cost. The University of Utah maintains a solid 63.90% rate at $13,172, while Utah Tech University struggles at 34.20% despite low in-state tuition of $6,074.

Does Utah's job market support graduates from these health programs?

Utah's healthcare employment grows faster than the national average, driven by population growth and tech sector expansion in health informatics. The state's low unemployment rate and Silicon Slopes companies create opportunities for health services graduates across traditional medical settings and technology applications.

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