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Engineering Schools in Utah

497 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 375
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 116
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Utah

43,970 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $90,810, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Utah that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Utah

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. 91% of students get financical aid. In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013.

Engineering Careers in UT

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Operations Research Analysts 60% $69,210
Biomedical Engineers 46% $69,810
Systems Software Developers 46% $102,640
Engineering Professors 44% $108,660
Industrial Engineers 40% $81,790
Computer Network Architects 37% $104,380
Civil Engineers 36% $77,010
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Aerospace Engineers 34% $102,070
Cost Estimators 34% $63,740
Architecture Professors 33% $71,570
Materials Engineers 33% $86,170
Mechanical Engineers 33% $87,190
Health and Safety Engineers 32% $76,070
Environmental Engineers 32% $73,770
Electrical Engineers 31% $91,460
Engineers 28% $89,700
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300
Industrial Production Managers 26% $89,300
Chemical Engineers 26% $90,150
Petroleum Engineers 24% $0
Electronics Engineers 23% $93,640
Computer Hardware Engineers 7% $0
Mining and Geological Engineers -5% $84,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Computer & Information Sciences 2,519
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 133
Physical Sciences 126
Mathematics & Statistics 81
Architecture/Urban Planning 44
Agriculture 41
Natural Resources & Conservation 40
Engineering Technologies 1

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