2018 Directory of Online Colleges and Universities in Utah

There are several public and private universities in Utah with available online courseware and online degree programs.There are more than 19 post-secondary institutions in Utah. Of these schools, 19 offer online programs. Of these accredited online colleges, four are public four-year colleges or universities and two are public community or technical colleges and 13 are private colleges, universities, or career and vocational schools.These schools offer 234 online certificate programs, 1,632 online associates programs, 2,006 online bachelor’s programs, 1,053 online master’s programs, 1,327 online professional programs, and 274 online doctoral programs . Veterinary assisting, medical coding, and law are examples of subjects offered by these programs.

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Job Outlook

The unemployment rate in Utah is at 4.7 percent as of April 2013, far below the national average. Utah boasts a robust economy, with 1.2 million people employed in nonfarm labor. Of that number, 251,500 people are employed in the trade, transportation, and utility industries. State and local government employ more than 220,00 people. Some of the occupations with the most job openings in Utah include elementary school teachers, accountants, and secondary school teachers.

The average wage of Utah employees is less than the average wage for employees across the country. Employees in Utah earn an average annual income of $40,120 while the national average annual income is $42,871. The median income for employees is $31,290 per year. But, the top 10 percent of the state’s employees earn over $72,070 per year, while the bottom 10 percent earn under $17,510.

Tuition

Tuition may vary for online college courses depending on factors such as the type and location of the institution as well as the program. In Utah, the average in-state tuition at the public four-year colleges and universities was $4,100 per year. Public community and technical colleges charged students an average of $2,520 per year. Annual tuition at private accredited online colleges ranged from $9,960 to $27,350.

Accreditation

School accreditation in Utah is determined by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The NWCCU is one of six regional institutional accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Utah schools accredited by the NWCCU can award accredited degrees to students which may have more legitimacy among potential employers and graduate programs than degrees from schools without NWCCU accreditation.

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Distance Learning Resources

• Higher Ed Utah Research and Data provides reports and studies on the state of higher education across public and private campuses in Utah.
• Higher Ed Utah Prepare and Pay for College leads to the Higher Ed Utah page for financial planning and financial aid solutions for prospective college students.
• Pioneer Online Library Collection offers online resources ranging from a huge digital database of books to helpful links to a library locating system.
• Utah Student Network is the State of Utah’s official resource for prospective college students looking for information about financial aid, college access, and degree programs available in the state.
• University of Utah Financial Aid Page connects you to many available grants, scholarships, and affordable loans in the state.
• Utah Job and Economic Data, from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistic,s may help you determine a successful career path after college.

More Information

Named from the Spanish name for the Ute tribe, meaning “people of the mountains”, Utah is located in the Southwest region of the United States. With an area of 84,897 square miles, it is the 13th largest state in the country. The average annual temperature in the state is approximately 56°F.

Utah has the 18th smallest population in the nation. It has an estimated population of 2,763,885 residents living in its 29 counties. An estimated 51 percent of Utah’s population is under the age of 30. With approximately 20 percent of its population identifying itself as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority group, the state has one of the least diverse populations in the US.

Utah’s capital city is Salt Lake City, which is the largest city in the state, with a population of 186,440 residents. Of the state’s residents, approximately 14.82 percent reside in the greater Salt Lake City area. Some of the other populous cities in Utah include West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, and Orem.

As compared to residents in other states around the nation, Utah residents generally have a lower than average level of education. According to the 2010 Census, about 14 percent of the state’s residents over the age of 25 have finished high school, 5.9 percent have at least an associate degree, 4.6 percent have degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher, and 1 percent hold a graduate level degree.