Utah · Data Science

Best colleges for Data Science in Utah

Ranked by graduates a year

Utah State University, University of Utah and Utah Valley University award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Utah: 40, 10 and 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Utah colleges offer Data Science and award 61 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
61
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$114,880
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Data Science in Utah

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Utah State University
Logan Public
—4059%——
2University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
—1065%——
3Utah Valley University
Orem Public
—745%——
4Southern Utah University
Cedar City Public
—261%——
5Weber State University
Ogden Public
—246%——

Colleges awarding the most Data Science degrees in Utah

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Utah State University
Logan Public
40Not reported
2University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
10Not reported
3Utah Valley University
Orem Public
7Not reported
4Southern Utah University
Cedar City Public
2Not reported
5Weber State University
Ogden Public
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Utah

Jobs in Utah
4,360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$114,880
median $108,090
Best-paying metro
$117,140
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Utah.

Which Utah colleges award the most Data Science degrees?+

Utah State University (40 graduates a year), University of Utah (10 graduates a year) and Utah Valley University (7 graduates a year) award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Utah colleges offer Data Science.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Utah?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Utah is $114,880 (median $108,090), across about 4,360 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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