Utah Valley University

What are the graduation rates for students at Utah Valley University?

Reported Utah Valley University completion figures include an overall graduation rate of 45% and a six-year graduation rate of 40%. A four-year graduation measure is 17%, while the reported student retention rate is 73%.

These figures should not be read as four points on one student's timeline. Graduation measures can use different entering cohorts, credential types, and reporting definitions; retention generally tracks whether students return the following year rather than whether they eventually finish. The reported overall graduation rate has improved from earlier figures, but it does not predict an individual applicant's outcome.

Prospective students comparing schools should pay particular attention to the cohort behind each published rate. A standard first-time, full-time graduation measure may not describe the experience of a transfer student, a part-time student, or someone completing a certificate before a bachelor's degree. For planning purposes, course availability and the required sequence in a chosen major may be as relevant as the institution-wide percentage.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Utah Valley University?

College Scorecard program data report earnings for some Utah Valley University completers approximately one year after graduation. The figures describe observed outcomes for covered students in particular fields, not starting-salary offers or guaranteed returns from a degree.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $74,830 for computer science and $55,946 for registered nursing. Business administration is reported at $53,406, while psychology is reported at $29,263. These are different fields with different career and further-study patterns; they should not be treated as a ranking of educational value.

Scorecard earnings measures cover the population for which federal data can be matched and reported, rather than every graduate. They can also combine people working in different jobs and places. Some graduates continue studying, and a one-year observation cannot show longer-term earnings growth. When comparing programs, use the same credential level and measurement period, and consider likely borrowing and the cost of completion alongside earnings.