Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Associate degree-granting
Salt Lake Community College, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 18,136 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,867 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 29.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $8,003, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.98x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,804 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Business, Registered Nursing, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,867
Graduation Rate
29.5%
Median Debt
$8,003
Average Net Price
$9,804
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.44x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.98x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
18,136
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,426
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,244
Pell Grant Rate
16.8%
Federal Loan Rate
8.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,476
Income $30K–$48K
$9,048
Income $48K–$75K
$10,559
Income $110K+
$13,928
Student Demographics
Women
53.7%
White
56.0%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
27.1%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.4%
Accreditations
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (106)
Associate (56)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $49,687 | 955 |
| Business | $62,945 | 242 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,526 | 239 |
| Psychology | $38,455 | 151 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $74,200 | 138 |
| Health Services | $57,824 | 133 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $57,197 | 104 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $40,740 | 67 |
| Graphic Communications | $50,857 | 66 |
| Social Work | $42,206 | 66 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $40,799 | 63 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $72,357 | 53 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 49 |
| Communications | $56,408 | 48 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $74,178 | 47 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $36,824 | 44 |
| Teacher Education | $45,017 | 39 |
| Sociology | $46,471 | 28 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 26 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 25 |
| Biology | $48,740 | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | $46,287 | 22 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 21 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 19 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 15 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 10 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,388 | 7 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Geography | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | Not reported | 4 |
| Economics | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $52,726 | 1,176 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $75,197 | 375 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 124 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 50 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 43 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 35 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 25 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Historic Preservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 3 |
Show 23 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| International Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Plumbing | Associate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 2 |
| Woodworking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Nanotechnology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geography | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Finance | Associate | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Marketing | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
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