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Cheapest Psychology Colleges in Utah

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Utah Tech University charges $15,265 net annually but graduates only 34% of psychology students, creating the state's largest performance gap among public institutions. Meanwhile, Brigham Young University achieves an 82% graduation rate at $14,487, showing how completion rates matter more than sticker price. With Utah's Silicon Slopes tech corridor increasingly hiring psychology graduates for user experience research and human resources roles, the state's eight programs offer entry points into both traditional clinical work and emerging tech applications.
8
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$27,840
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Psychology, General 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 explains the huge graduation rate differences between Utah psychology programs?

Utah Tech University graduates just 34% of psychology students while Brigham Young University achieves 82%, despite similar net costs around $14,000-15,000. Southern Utah University and Utah State University both maintain solid 57-59% rates, suggesting institutional support systems vary significantly across the state's public universities.

How do Utah psychology graduates perform financially compared to program costs?

Utah State University psychology graduates earn $31,547 annually, the highest in the state, while paying $12,869 net tuition. Brigham Young University graduates earn the lowest at $23,906 despite the program's high completion rate, though they carry just $11,000 in debt compared to the state average of $17,000.

Is Utah Valley University's $8,463 net cost sustainable for psychology students?

Utah Valley University offers the state's cheapest psychology program at $8,463 net cost with graduates earning $30,520, creating a strong return on investment. However, the 41% graduation rate indicates students should carefully consider academic support resources before choosing based solely on affordability.

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