Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 64.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 63.9%
- Retention Rate
- 85.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $67,170
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $104,192 | $128,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $100,213 | $54,967 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $98,213 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $85,070 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $76,998 | $24,323 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $75,832 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $74,307 | $19,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $68,499 | $47,209 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $67,995 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $67,101 | $80,368 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,821 | $20,200 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $66,104 | $69,394 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,894 | $19,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $18,408 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Utah graduates earn a median salary of $67,170 ten years after graduation, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 28% with typical student debt of $19,000. Monthly loan payments of $201 represent only 3.6% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong programs in computer science, engineering, and medicine feed directly into Utah's booming tech corridor, where companies like Adobe and various biomedical firms actively recruit. With a 95.2% employment rate and the state's growing reputation as "Silicon Slopes," graduates find abundant opportunities in high-paying fields. The combination of reasonable debt levels and strong earning potential delivers a strong return on investment.