Accounting at Utah Tech University

Utah Tech's accounting program shows concerning numbers, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing significantly year to year. Starting graduates earn $44,557—well below Utah's median of $58,132 for accounting programs and nearly $10,000 below the national benchmark. This places the program in just the 25th percentile statewide, meaning three-quarters of Utah accounting programs deliver better first-year outcomes. For perspective, nearby competitors like Weber State and Utah State start their accounting grads at $57,000-$62,000.

The debt picture is one of the program's few bright spots. At $15,900, graduates carry roughly half the debt of typical accounting students nationally, which produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36. Earnings do grow respectably—28% over four years to $56,908—but even that four-year figure trails what many Utah programs deliver right out of the gate.

Given the limited sample size, these numbers might not reflect your child's actual experience. But if they hold, you're looking at notably lower starting earnings than other in-state options, which could mean $50,000-$75,000 less in cumulative early-career earnings compared to Utah's stronger programs. The low debt helps, but it doesn't fully compensate for lagging so far behind state peers in a field where starting salary typically sets your trajectory.