Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,743
27th percentile (40th in UT)
Sample Size
71
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Utah Valley University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Utah Valley University graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 27th percentile of all computer software and media applications bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Computer Software and Media Applications bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Utah Valley University$32,743$48,538
Western Governors University$95,292$23,2870.24
University of Utah$33,508$23,2500.69
National Median$38,234$27,0000.71

Other Computer Software and Media Applications Programs in Utah

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
$8,300$95,292$23,287
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$9,315$33,508$23,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Utah Valley University, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.