Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 34.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 34.2%
- Retention Rate
- 63.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,570
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 50.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $12,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $51,106 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $48,041 | $20,722 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $47,394 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,542 | $15,287 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $11,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $37,748 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,653 | $27,860 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $34,420 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $29,926 | $19,555 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $27,295 | $12,197 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $27,114 | $20,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $27,048 | $8,763 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $13,728 |
Outcomes Overview
Utah Tech graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $15,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 based on their $44,570 median income after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent just 4.4% of typical graduate earnings. The university's polytechnic focus drives strong employment outcomes, with 94.9% of graduates finding jobs. Many enter technical fields, healthcare, and business roles that benefit from the school's hands-on training approach. The relatively low debt load reflects Utah Tech's affordable tuition structure and practical program design. Despite modest starting salaries in southern Utah's job market, graduates achieve a strong return on investment through low debt and high employment rates.