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Cheapest Social Work Colleges in Utah

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

Utah's most affordable Social Work program costs just $8,463 net annually at Utah Valley University, while graduates across the state earn between $26,669 and $33,459 after completion. The $6,000 cost gap between the cheapest and most expensive options reflects Utah's mix of public universities serving students who often work in the state's expanding healthcare systems and social services network. With graduation rates ranging from 41% to 82%, students face significant variation in outcomes alongside the different price points.
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Programs
$8,463 – $14,487
Net Price Range
$30,751
Avg. Program Earnings
57.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Social Work 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 $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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between Utah's Social Work programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82% graduation rate compared to Utah Valley University's 41%, a difference of over 40 percentage points. The University of Utah achieves 64% while Weber State and Utah State fall in the 43-57% range, suggesting that institutional resources and student support vary significantly across programs.

How do Social Work earnings compare to student debt loads in Utah?

Most programs produce debt levels between $15,500 and $17,818, while starting salaries range from $26,669 to $33,459. University of Utah graduates face the best debt-to-income ratio with $13,903 in debt and $33,192 in earnings, while Utah State graduates earn the least at $26,669 despite moderate debt levels.

Does in-state tuition make Utah's private Social Work option competitive?

BYU charges $6,496 in-state tuition, making it cheaper than several public options before financial aid. However, the $14,487 net price after aid still exceeds Utah Valley University's $8,463 total cost, though BYU's 82% graduation rate may justify the premium for many students.

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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.