2027 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Utah
[Liberal Arts](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/liberal-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for liberal arts students.
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2027 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Utah
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in liberal arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Liberal Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Utah Valley University the best value for a degree in liberal arts in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for liberal arts graduates is $15,729. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $36,228. Set against $15,729 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value liberal arts schools. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Students borrow a median of $7,313 to complete the liberal arts program here. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $35,804. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,208 to complete the liberal arts program here. Liberal Arts graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $37,015 early in their careers. Set against $17,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Liberal Arts graduates carry a median of $15,959 in student loans. Liberal Arts graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $29,916 early in their careers. Set against $15,959 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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