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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah

7 Schools Ranked
$6,873 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,602 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Utah to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Utah

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$7,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Utah.

The average tuition and fees at WGU is $7,452. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,218 in student loans.

WGU is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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$14,534 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 7 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU accumulate an average of $14,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that BYU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Brigham Young University - Provo Report

#3

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$6,228 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Weber State University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,644. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $22,282 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

WSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Weber State University Report

#4

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,316 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Utah State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Utah.

Students from Utah who attend USU full time pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,435. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,316 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at USU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Utah State University Report

$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,939 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 7 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah Valley University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Students from Utah who attend UVU full time pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,939 in student loans.

Online courses are available at UVU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
$6,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,777 Avg Student Debt

Southern Utah University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,726 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Utah University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,542. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,777 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Southern Utah University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Utah University Report

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,192 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah ranking.

Students from Utah who attend Dixie State College full time pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,192 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dixie State College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Dixie State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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