Utah Colleges & Universities


Utah schools offer the best of both worlds: nature and thriving businesses. Utah is home to five national parks and a Fortune 500 company (and three others in the top 1000). Find out how Utah colleges can train you for your dream job.

Utah Schools: Study Among Nature and Thriving Businesses
Outside its cities and towns, Utah is largely uninhabited, making it a great place to study, work, and live. Home to five national parks--including Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon--and bordering two other states' parks, Utah is America's parks capital. Renowned for its red rock formations, Utah is also home to numerous national monuments, national forests, and other nature preserves. If you enjoy diverse outdoor recreation opportunities set amidst an up-and-coming business community, Utah colleges might be a great place to prepare for your career.

Schools in Utah Prepare You for Utah's Industries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah's largest industries are:
  •   Retail trade
  •   Manufacturing
  •   Health care & social assistance
  •   Administrative & support services

Utah colleges offer online and in-class degree programs in these and other industries to prepare you for the needs of Utah's labor market.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites the following Utah cities as having the highest median salaries:
  •   Salt Lake City: $40,610
  •   Ogden: $36,780
  •   Provo: $36,600

Throughout Utah, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, some of the highest paying industries, with average hourly wages, include:
  •   Surgeons: $104.90/hour
  •   Engineering managers: $49.53/hour
  •   Sales managers: 448.57/hours
  •   Computer and information systems managers: $46.46/hour

Whether you want to study computer engineering, nursing, manufacturing, or beyond, Utah colleges and universities can help you prepare for your career.

Why Attend Utah Schools?
In addition to its beautiful location, Utah is up-and-coming in lucrative businesses. According to CNNMoney.com, Utah is home to a Fortune 500 company, Huntsman, as well as three companies in the top 1000: Skywest, Questar, and Zions Bancorp. Schools in Utah are focused on continuing Utah's economic and cultural growth, preparing its students to be top competitors in their fields.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Sandy

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Salt Lake City

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Draper

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Sandy

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Murray

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Argosy University

     Campus Locations: Draper

    At Argosy University/Salt Lake City, we prepare individuals for careers that make a difference, whether in business, education, or psychology. Learn how you can make a difference in your life, and the lives of others.

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  • Strayer University

     Campus Locations: Sandy

    Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Murray

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Salt Lake City

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Stevens-Henager College

     Campus Locations: Logan, Murray, Ogden, Orem

    Finally, a college that delivers. Stevens-Henager College is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success.

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  • Utah Career College

     Campus Locations: West Jordan

    Earn your degree in one of today’s hottest industries. Utah Career College offers business, healthcare, and technology degrees with a focus on the skills employers demand.

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  • Utah College of Massage Therapy

     Campus Locations: Lindon, Salt Lake City

    In as little as seven months, you could be working in the massage therapy industry making an excellent income and doing something you can be proud of. Utah College of Massage Therapy will give you both the training and the job placement assistance you’ll need for a massage therapy career.

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