Same Campus, Different Paycheck
Program-level pay varies widely within the same Utah campus — only three bachelor's programs appear in the top twelve earners.
School marketing highlights campus averages. Field-of-study data shows the same campus can report $74K typical pay in one program and $154K in another at the University of Utah. Only 3 bachelor's programs appear in the top twelve earners statewide.
- Typical pay is median earnings four years after completing that specific program.
- Graduate credentials often top the pay table — compare credential level, not just campus name.
- Full brief: Program ROI snapshot.
Only 3 bachelor's programs appear in Utah's top twelve earners — Master's and professional degrees at the same campuses report much higher typical pay.
| School | Field | Credential | Typical pay | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Business Administration, Management and | Master's Degree | $158K | $41K |
| Utah Valley University | Computer/Information Technology Administ | Master's Degree | $155K | — |
| University of Utah | Dentistry | First Professional Degree | $154K | $261K |
| University of Utah | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and A | Doctoral Degree | $150K | $128K |
| University of Utah | Business Administration, Management and | Master's Degree | $145K | $41K |
| Western Governors University | Computer/Information Technology Administ | Master's Degree | $144K | $12K |
| Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administrati | Doctoral Degree | $143K | $104K |
| Brigham Young University | Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $143K | $12K |
- Top earner: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management at Brigham Young University ($158K).
- University of Utah spread: Nutrition Sciences ($74K) to Dentistry ($154K).
- BYU, UVU, and U of U dominate the top earners — mostly graduate credentials.
What this means for you
- Compare majors and credential levels at schools you are considering — not campus averages alone.
- Use school profiles for program tables.
- Read P-7 for why graduate credentials dominate ROI tables.
Updated 2026-06-29. Sources: College Scorecard field-of-study. Backlog S-2 · students.
Pathways & Outcomes original analysis; cite the report and link to the primary URL. Data vintage: College Scorecard field-of-study.
APA: Pathways and Outcomes. (2026). Same Campus, Different Paycheck. https://pathwaysandoutcomes.org/utah/research/same-campus-different-paycheck/
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