Best History Schools in Utah

Utah has 6 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 176 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,577 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in UT

$31,577

UT Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Utah

Public Schools (3)

$28,929

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$32,711

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,782 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Utah, Ranked by Earnings

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT ·

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,537

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: N/A

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$32,711

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,901

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 69.2%

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,598

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 93.6%

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$29,639

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,866

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 87.2%

Weber State University

Ogden, UT ·

$38,829

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,417

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: N/A

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Utah?

Utah Valley University ranks #1 for History in Utah with median graduate earnings of $31,133 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Utah?

History graduates in Utah earn an average of $31,577 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

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

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

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

In Utah, private History programs produce average earnings of $32,711 vs $28,929 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.