Utah Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
Teachers in Utah must complete a state-approved educator preparation program to earn certification. This guide offers essential information to help prospective educators explore teaching degree options at accredited schools in Utah. Below you’ll find a comparison table of approved programs plus curated lists of top-ranked and affordable education programs to support your search.
Table of Contents
- UT Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 8 Affordable UT Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Utah Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Utah Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares nine Utah teacher preparation programs across key factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Utah traditional certification guide and our Utah alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Yes | 1580 | 424 | 99% | — | — | — | $13,150 |
| Southern Utah University | Yes | 456 | 126 | 96% | — | — | — | $13,432 |
| University of Utah | Yes | 297 | 122 | 94% | — | — | — | $12,881 |
| Utah State University | No | 1393 | 322 | 86% | 124 | 45 | 85% | $13,530 |
| Utah Tech University | Yes | 111 | 69 | 100% | — | — | — | $13,542 |
| Utah Valley University | No | 732 | 256 | 92% | — | — | — | $8,184 |
| Weber State University | No | 531 | 325 | 93% | — | — | — | $11,767 |
| Western Governors University | Yes | 320 | 320 | 99% | — | — | — | $8,786 |
| Westminster College | No | 31 | 17 | 100% | — | — | — | $25,278 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Utah
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These eight most affordable schools have a net price under $14,000.
- Utah Valley University ($8,184)
- Western Governors University ($8,786)
- Weber State University ($11,767)
- University of Utah ($12,881)
- Brigham Young University ($13,150)
- Southern Utah University ($13,432)
- Utah State University ($13,530)
- Utah Tech University ($13,542)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Utah
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Utah
Our list of the top five bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Utah Tech University (100%)
- Westminster College (100%)
- Brigham Young University (99%)
- Western Governors University (99%)
- Southern Utah University (96%)2
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The five Utah schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Salt Lake Community College
- Snow College
- Utah Tech University* (formerly Dixie State University)
- Utah Valley University*
- Weber State University*
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/