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Education Schools in Utah

9,070 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Utah

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8,776
Post-Master’s Certificate 204
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 204
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 90
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 90
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Gender Distribution

In Utah, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Utah

89,440 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Utah

Education grads earn an average of $67,320 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City
8,325 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,950 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $9,969. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 42 to 1.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U.

#3

Southern Utah University

Cedar City
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Utah University.

#4

Utah State University

Logan
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#5

Brigham Young University - Provo

Provo
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 5.15 years.

#6

Utah Valley University

Orem
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,359 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#7

Weber State University

Ogden
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years.

#8

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year.

Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 50% $74,830
Business Professors 46% $80,050
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 44% $31,360
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
Social Sciences Professors 42% $66,950
Education Professors 40% $70,790
Environmental Science Professors 40% $79,480
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 40% $25,680
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Physics Postsecondary Professors 39% $88,920
Preschool Teachers 39% $28,200
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 38% $46,830
Postsecondary Education Administrators 38% $79,740
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 37% $76,320
English Language and Literature Professors 37% $66,380
Coaches and Scouts 37% $24,900
History Professors 36% $73,370
Home Economics Professors 35% $60,180
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
Computer Science Professors 35% $97,450
Mathematical Science Professors 35% $71,220
Preschool Education Administrators 34% $35,830
Teachers 34% $0
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
Sociology Professors 31% $89,370
Education Administrators 31% $52,020
Vocational Education Professors 30% $46,720
Instructional Coordinators 29% $49,880
Special Education Teachers 28% $74,360
Librarians 27% $45,970
Middle School Special Education Teachers 27% $51,210
Agricultural Sciences Professors 27% $0
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Technical Education High School Teachers 27% $58,560
Elementary School Teachers 26% $57,570
Teacher Assistants 26% $24,670
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 26% $93,310
Kindergarten Teachers 26% $46,990
Middle School Teachers 26% $60,550
Special Education Professors 26% $41,080
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 26% $41,930
Multimedia Collections Specialists 26% $33,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Social Sciences 228
Psychology 225
Communication & Journalism 96
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
History 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 16

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