Educational Attainment
36.8% of Utah adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, close to the national average, with strong participation in higher education statewide.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502UT).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree share (%) | 36.8 | 35 |
Schools
Utah has about 1,050 public K-12 schools serving one of the youngest student populations of any state.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Universities
Utah is home to major universities including the University of Utah, Brigham Young University and Utah State University.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
- •Brigham Young University in Provo has one of the largest single-campus enrollments in the U.S.
Graduation Rates
Utah's high school graduation rate is about 88%, close to the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate (%) | 88 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Utah's public K-12 enrollment is about 680,000 students, among the largest per-capita school-age populations in the country.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Utah has the highest student-to-teacher ratio in the nation at about 22:1, reflecting comparatively low per-pupil funding.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 22 | 16 |
- •Utah has the highest student-teacher ratio of any U.S. state.