Utah · Electrical

Best colleges for Electrical in Utah

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University award the most Electrical degrees in Utah: 146, 64 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Utah colleges offer Electrical and award 257 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 14.10
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
257
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$74,055
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,712
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$118,630
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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
1University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public · Bachelor's degree
$75,65414665%—$24,477
2Utah State University
Logan Public · Bachelor's degree
$74,0556459%—$14,500
3Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$77,060881%$13,712$12,000
4Weber State University
Ogden Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$69,5371846%—$23,354

Colleges awarding the most Electrical degrees in Utah

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, 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)
1University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
146$75,654
2Utah State University
Logan Public
64$74,055
3Weber State University
Ogden Public
18$69,537
4Utah Valley University
Orem Public
16Not reported
5Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit
8$77,060
6Snow College
Ephraim Public
2Not reported
Show the other 1 Utah colleges offering Electrical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake CityPublic3

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Utah

Jobs in Utah
1,680
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$118,630
median $105,720
Best-paying metro
$121,890
Ogden, UT

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Utah.

Which Utah colleges award the most Electrical degrees?+

University of Utah (146 graduates a year), Utah State University (64 graduates a year) and Weber State University (18 graduates a year) award the most Electrical degrees in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Utah colleges offer Electrical.

Which Electrical program in Utah has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Utah tops the list at $75,654. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Utah?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Utah is $118,630 (median $105,720), across about 1,680 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 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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