Business Administration, Management and Operations at Utah Tech University

Utah Tech's business program starts graduates at $46,857—just above the national median but significantly trailing the typical Utah business graduate who earns $58,523. Among the 11 Utah schools offering this degree, it ranks in just the 25th percentile. The gap is stark when you look at competitors: Weber State graduates earn $66,000, and even nearby Utah Valley starts at $60,000. For a state known for strong business program outcomes, this positions Utah Tech near the bottom of the pack.

The silver lining is aggressive earnings growth—33% by year four, pushing graduates to $62,339. That trajectory catches them up to the state median and demonstrates the degree has legs. However, the real advantage here is debt management. At $16,875, graduates carry roughly half the typical burden for this major, putting them in the 95th percentile nationally for low debt. That 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio means they're free of student loans in months, not years.

For families prioritizing affordability over peak earnings, this makes sense—especially if staying in Saint George. But if your student has the grades for BYU, Weber State, or Utah Valley, those programs deliver $10,000-$25,000 more in starting salary while maintaining manageable debt. The low debt here doesn't fully compensate for earning $12,000 less annually than the typical Utah business graduate right out of the gate.