Preparing graduates to meet Utah’s workforce demands, Utah Tech University awarded the most credentials in the institution’s history during the 2024-25 academic year.
Utah Tech awarded 4,696 certificates and degrees to 3,922 graduates—a 76% increase in awards and 26% increase in graduates since 2021. Specifically, UT graduates earned 2,292 certificates, 1,027 associate degrees, 1,323 bachelor’s degrees and 54 master’s degrees.
Utah Tech’s increase in graduates contributed to statewide growth, as the Utah System of Higher Education announced today that Utah’s public colleges and universities awarded 71,262 certificates and degrees to 61,265 graduates—a 26% increase in awards and 22% increase in graduates since 2021.
“Through Utah Tech University’s polytechnic approach to education, students are learning through hands-on experiences that prepare them to begin meaningful careers and meet our community’s workforce demands the day after they graduate,” Shane B. Smeed, president of Utah Tech University, said. “Our growth reflects UT’s commitment to keeping class sizes small, tuition affordable and support accessible—initiatives that help students succeed and finish their degrees.”
Illustrating Utah Tech’s commitment to offering programs that prepare students for in-demand, well-paying careers, the top bachelor’s degrees Utah Tech awarded during the 2024-25 academic year were:
- Nursing
- Management
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Exercise Science
The top certificates Utah Tech awarded during the 2024-25 academic year were:
- General Studies
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Accounting and Information Systems
- Computer Fundamentals
- Digital Film
Utah Tech offers 300 academic programs, emphases and minors, an average class size of 22 students and the lowest university tuition in Utah. Additionally, 87% of students are offered scholarships, grants or other financial aid. As a comprehensive polytechnic university, Utah Tech helps students make, create and innovate by offering real-world learning experiences through internships, clinicals, undergraduate research, industry partnerships and service learning in line with the university’s “active learning. active life.” approach to education.