Finding Your Best School Match
We analyzed 10 colleges and universities across Utah to determine which ones have the best bachelor's degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
Average Earnings
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. After all, your degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
Taking Out Student Loans
Another factor that we look at to determine a school's ranking is the average debt load that students take on while they are working on their bachelor's degree.
We consider this number in conjunction with average post-graduation earnings to gauge the difficulty bachelor's recipients will have paying back their loans.
More Ranking Factors That Are Important
We also analyze a number of other factors in addition to average post-graduation earnings and average student debt when coming up with our yearly Best Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking.
On a broad level, other factors that go into our rankings include such things as the demand of the school, the student body caliber, if the school has online options, and the educational resources provided by the school.
To learn more, visit our best colleges ranking methodology page.
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Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
24,230
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$70,446
Average Early-Career Earnings
$8,429
Average Student Debt
Western Governors University tops this year’s ranking as the best school for bachelor’s degrees in Utah for overall quality. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 24,230 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from WGU is $70,446 during the early years of their career. The average amount of student debt accumulated by bachelor’s students is $8,429.
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5,498
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$47,508
Average Early-Career Earnings
$14,425
Average Student Debt
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Utah helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,498 students in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $47,508 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $14,425 after getting their degree.
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6,562
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$50,281
Average Early-Career Earnings
Out of the 10 bachelor’s degree schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Provo, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 6,562 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average salary of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from BYU is $50,281 during the early years of their career.
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4,178
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$43,676
Average Early-Career Earnings
$14,453
Average Student Debt
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #4 on our 2025 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list. Utah State University is a large public school located in Logan, Utah that handed out 4,178 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $43,676 during the early years of their career. Bachelor’s students carry an average student debt load of about $14,453 after getting their degree.
Full Utah State University Report
2,639
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$50,671
Average Early-Career Earnings
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree in Utah list means Weber State University is a great place for students working on their degree. WSU is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,639 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $50,671 during the early years of their career.
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4,072
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$49,203
Average Early-Career Earnings
Utah Valley University landed the #6 spot on the 2025 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. UVU is a public institution located in Orem, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,072 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $49,203 during the early years of their career.
Full Utah Valley University Report
437
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$46,559
Average Early-Career Earnings
With a ranking of #7, Westminster College Utah did quite well on the 2025 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 437 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Westminster College Salt Lake make an average of $46,559 per year during the early years of their career.
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1,229
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$42,166
Average Early-Career Earnings
Dixie State University landed the #8 spot on the 2025 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Saint George, Utah is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,229 students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, bachelor’s degree graduates from Dixie State College make an average of $42,166 a year.
Full Dixie State University Report
1,540
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$38,344
Average Early-Career Earnings
Southern Utah University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Cedar City, Utah is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,540 students in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $38,344 during the early years of their career.
Full Southern Utah University Report
52
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$66,420
Average Early-Career Earnings
Eagle Gate College - Murray landed the #10 spot on the 2025 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Eagle Gate College - Murray is a small private for-profit school situated in Murray, Utah. It awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $66,420 during the early years of their career.
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