Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah · Public · 9,289 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical Utah high-school graduate (about $38,556/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,070 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,235 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,297 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,487 |
| $110k and up | $14,917 |
| All families (average) | $10,462 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,382 | +$8,826 | clears the bar | $8,702 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,757 | +$58,201 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $83,304 | +$44,748 | clears the bar | $14,798 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,908 | +$36,352 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,147 | +$15,591 | clears the bar | $14,200 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,393 | +$3,837 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,709 | +$19,153 | clears the bar | $13,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $92,785 | +$54,229 | clears the bar | $14,739 | 0.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,586 | +$40,030 | clears the bar | $10,550 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $44,461 | +$5,905 | clears the bar | $12,450 | 2.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,058 | +$18,502 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $32,824 | -$5,732 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,357 | +$14,801 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,008 | +$21,452 | clears the bar | $16,701 | 0.8 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,654 | +$9,098 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 61% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.