2026 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in Utah
[Architectural Sciences & Technology](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/architectural-sciences-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for architectural sciences & technology students.
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2026 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in Utah
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in architectural sciences & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools
For return on investment in architectural sciences & technology, no school beat Salt Lake Community College this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. That is a strong return on a $10,855 median debt.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architectural sciences & technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the architectural sciences & technology program here. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Utah earned it the #3 place for architectural sciences & technology. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $20,798. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $40,717 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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