Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.0%
- Retention Rate
- 66.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,287
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,113
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $160/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $76,878 | $23,600 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $76,460 | $25,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $71,661 | $19,497 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Bachelor | $71,351 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $18,500 |
| Public Health. | Master | $63,005 | $35,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $61,728 | $12,250 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $15,000 |
| Taxation. | Master | $61,020 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $60,623 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $59,576 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $58,673 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $58,426 | $20,832 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $57,657 |
Outcomes Overview
Weber State graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $15,113, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 27% based on their $56,287 median earnings after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $160 represent only 3.4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health professions and business programs funnel graduates into stable careers in healthcare, education, and local business sectors throughout Utah. With a 95.9% employment rate and earnings that climb from $54,227 in year one to over $56,000 by year ten, Weber State delivers solid career preparation. The combination of affordable tuition and decent earning potential makes this a strong return on investment for Utah residents.