by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a BYU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how BYU measures up.
BYU is ranked #1,007 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Utah, it ranks #10 of 21 for value.
Among the majors BYU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #1 of 27 |
| General Publishing | #1 of 1 |
| Publishing | #1 of 1 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 25 |
| Teacher Education | #1 of 59 |
| Central & Eastern European Studies | #1 of 4 |
| Ancient Near Eastern & Biblical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics | #1 of 1 |
| Arabic Language & Literature | #1 of 2 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | #1 of 2 |
| Foreign Language | #1 of 2 |
Read the full BYU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Brigham Young University is ranked #2 out of #22 in Utah for quality and #10 out of #21 for Utah value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the BYU financial aid page to be sure.
Brigham Young University is ranked #1,007 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Brigham Young University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at BYU costs about $17,513. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $70,051 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,782 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,564 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,513 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $70,051 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the BYU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a BYU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,128 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,051 | #1,007 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,256 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,128 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,051 | #10 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,256 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at BYU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,531 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,224 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,374 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,389 |
| Over $110K | $20,042 |
About 73% of BYU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,639 per year. Get more details on the BYU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average BYU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.