Utah Valley University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Utah Valley University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Utah Valley University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Utah Valley University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UVU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $11,570 | $50,560 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $9,840 | $24,420 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $44,090 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $8,000 | $20,280 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $30,230 |
Salary Score ™ for UVU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $15,300 | $49,810 | |
| Air Transportation | $25,000 | $60,590 | |
| Biology, General | $17,710 | $35,330 | |
| Biotechnology | Not Reported | $45,850 | |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $16,660 | $65,420 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,750 | $55,800 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $12,250 | $38,910 | |
| Computer Engineering | $20,100 | $78,340 | |
| Computer Science | $15,000 | $76,460 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $21,000 | $32,470 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $16,320 | $64,280 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18,250 | $45,040 | |
| Dance | Not Reported | $16,170 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $44,380 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $20,150 | $31,040 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,750 | $23,650 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $20,110 | $57,320 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $17,160 | $33,520 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $11,670 | $50,380 | |
| Fire Protection | $11,250 | $54,700 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $15,150 | $35,210 | |
| History | $17,100 | $30,770 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $15,040 | $31,500 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $13,820 | $58,000 | |
| Legal Support Services | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18,440 | $41,990 | |
| Marketing | $8,990 | $46,410 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $17,700 | $44,750 | |
| Philosophy | $20,500 | $42,680 | |
| Political Science and Government | $21,750 | $41,190 | |
| Psychology, General | $18,740 | $29,900 | |
| Public Health | $12,000 | $28,180 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $14,500 | $53,020 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $20,850 | $24,040 | |
| Social Work | $18,000 | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $13,570 | $36,720 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $18,150 | $38,960 |
Salary Score ™ for UVU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $20,500 | $74,310 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $59,120 |
Most Recent Reviews
After my experience with UVU Education Department I would not ever recommend for anyone to attend or be part of this school. There were several times that the teachers brought in for the program were horrible and not qualified to teach the subject they were teaching. Professors were not clear as to what to do or expect during the student teacher process. The professors and Dean are all part of “the good boys club” and are not encouraging or helpful to students.
I don’t want to be rude but, the professors here in my opinion are not too helpful. Same with the advisors. I am in the process of going to another school. I am sad since this University was very close to where I live. I have had nothing but bad luck with this school. The college I am transferring to had to help me get my transcript because my advisor wasn’t helping much. I have only had two professors that honestly cared about my education and made me feel worth their time. I am trying to make the best out... Read More