Best Economics Schools in Utah

Utah has 4 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 370 recent graduates. Graduates earn $49,460 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $48,383.

Schools in UT

$49,460

UT Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Utah

Public Schools (3)

$47,803

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$54,430

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,627 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Utah, Ranked by Earnings

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$54,430

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,448

Graduates: 110

Acceptance: 69.2%

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

$52,107

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,648

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: 93.6%

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$43,351

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,716

Graduates: 152

Acceptance: 87.2%

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT · Public

$47,952

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Utah?

Brigham Young University ranks #1 for Economics in Utah with median graduate earnings of $54,430 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Utah?

Economics graduates in Utah earn an average of $49,460 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Utah?

Brigham Young University is the most selective Economics program in Utah with an acceptance rate of 69.2%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 82.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Utah?

In Utah, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $54,430 vs $47,803 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Utah

Computer Engineering $77,523 Chemical Engineering $71,177 Computer Science $71,057 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection $69,625 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,224 Construction Management $64,990 Information Science/Studies $62,566 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,455

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.