Is Southern Utah University worth it?
Southern Utah University is a public, four-year institution in Cedar City, Utah (small town). It awarded 4,813 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, business administration and management and accounting.
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Federal context for Southern Utah University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,158
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,189
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,296
Average net price
$10,462
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
4,813
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,289
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | $71,314 | $83,304 | 126 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,898 | $74,908 | 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $67,980 | $92,785 | 83 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $24,258 | $47,382 | 81 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $55,757 | $77,113 | 65 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,146 | $42,393 | 57 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $47,832 | $54,243 | 55 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,814 | $54,147 | 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,042 | $53,357 | 51 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,744 | $60,008 | 40 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,092 | $57,058 | 38 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,951 | $44,461 | 37 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $27,346 | $36,654 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $76,721 | $96,757 | 30 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $55,425 | $78,586 | 30 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 1,730 |
| General Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 568 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 248 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 150 |
| Education, General | Master's | 125 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 115 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 95 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 27% | 3,627 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 2,544 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 1,196 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,018 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 736 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 663 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 653 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 536 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Utah University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.
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