2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brigham Young University	98829	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more Average Faculty Salary $98,829 2.5% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
2	University of Utah	85878	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Average Faculty Salary $85,878 2.7% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
3	Westminster University	72500	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	28156	52994	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Average Faculty Salary $72,500 2.9% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
4	Utah State University	72184	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,184 1.5% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
5	Careers Unlimited	67911	64.21	--	0	59213	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Average Faculty Salary $67,911 86.5% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
6	Neumont College of Computer Science	62576	89.47	1,000 – 1,250	28592	77865	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT One of the younger colleges in America, the Neumont College of Computer Science was founded in 2003. The school offers 5 total undergraduate majors: Computer Programming, Network and System Administration, Information Technology Project Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Modeling,......Read more Average Faculty Salary $62,576 13.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
7	Weber State University	61593	100	970 – 1,180	11572	47061	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Weber State University Ogden, UT Average Faculty Salary $61,593 3.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,572 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
8	Utah Valley University	61330	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $61,330 3.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
9	Ensign College	58873	37.87	--	11329	43320	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Average Faculty Salary $58,873 3.3% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
10	Southern Utah University	58631	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $58,631 1.7% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
11	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	58339	89.44	--	29243	59213	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT Previously known as the Ameritech College of Healthcare, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences non selective. 80% of accepted students go on to attend. The only undergraduate major Joyce offers is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. It also has a 100% four year graduation rate. Average Faculty Salary $58,339 5.2% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
12	Utah Tech University	57712	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $57,712 0.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
13	Snow College	49672	0	--	7258	34587	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Snow College Ephraim, UT Average Faculty Salary $49,672 0.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
14	Provo College	48319	0	--	27159	59213	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Provo College Provo, UT Average Faculty Salary $48,319 13.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
15	Eagle Gate College-Layton	41508	89.44	--	28332	59213	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton, UT Average Faculty Salary $41,508 9.3% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
16	Western Governors University	38181	45.44	--	9555	69572	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Opening in 1997, Western Governors University is entirely online. It’s made up of four colleges – School of Business, School of Technology, School of Education, and the Leavitt School of Health. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study. Average Faculty Salary $38,181 2.6% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
17	Eagle Gate College-Murray	34769	37.87	--	19185	59213	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Utah Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Average Faculty Salary $34,769 16.2% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213