# Best Online Colleges in Utah

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 11 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-utah

## Methodology

Online programs in Utah ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [University of Utah](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-utah) | Salt Lake City, UT | 64% | $67,170 | $16,200 | $19,000 | 0.28x |
| 2 | [Southern Utah University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-utah-university) | Cedar City, UT | 60% | $50,296 | $10,462 | $12,500 | 0.25x |
| 3 | [Utah State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/utah-state-university) | Logan, UT | 58% | $54,022 | $14,936 | $14,340 | 0.27x |
| 4 | [Weber State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/weber-state-university) | Ogden, UT | 45% | $56,287 | $10,258 | $15,113 | 0.27x |
| 5 | [Utah Valley University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/utah-valley-university) | Orem, UT | 43% | $55,486 | $6,376 | $14,750 | 0.27x |
| 6 | [Snow College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/snow-college) | Ephraim, UT | 45% | $41,022 | $5,552 | $7,000 | 0.17x |
| 7 | [Salt Lake Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/salt-lake-community-college) | Salt Lake City, UT | 29% | $47,867 | $9,804 | $8,003 | 0.17x |
| 8 | [Western Governors University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-governors-university) | Salt Lake City, UT | 48% | $60,615 | $12,548 | $11,116 | 0.18x |
| 9 | [Utah Tech University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/utah-tech-university) | Saint George, UT | 36% | $44,570 | $16,039 | $15,000 | 0.34x |
| 10 | [Ensign College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ensign-college) | Salt Lake City, UT | 38% | $50,630 | $10,824 | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | [Bridgerland Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bridgerland-technical-college) | Logan, UT | 70% | $38,347 | $2,338 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Utah." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-utah

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.