Conventional four- and six-year graduation rates are a poor standalone measure of outcomes at USU. Those federal measures generally follow a cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates, while the university reported no first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entrants in the 2024-25 enrollment figures.
That cohort definition excludes many transfer students and returning adults. Applicants comparing completion outcomes should seek measures for their actual program and entry route, such as transfer-student completion, time to degree, or - where applicable - professional examination results. A rate for one narrowly defined cohort should not be presented as the likelihood that any particular student will graduate.
A USU degree should not be evaluated using a single assumed graduate salary. Earnings depend on the field, credential, prior experience, location, and whether a graduate obtains any license needed for the intended job.
For a meaningful comparison, applicants should look for outcomes measured for the same degree level and program, with a clear time after completion and a defined group of students. A one-year earnings measure, for example, would describe an early career point - not lifetime earning potential. Nursing and teaching applicants should consider licensing and employment requirements alongside any salary estimate.
BACHELOR’S Degree
Health Professions and Related Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MASTER’S Degree
Health Professions and Related Programs
Education
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.