Salt Lake Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Salt Lake Community College at a glance

• 18,136

  students enrolled

• 4,981

  degrees and certificates a year

• 29%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,804

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,778 in state, $13,222 out of state

• $41,501

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,867

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Salt Lake Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Salt Lake County, where the college is.

• 1,269

  open professional jobs

• 119

  entry level

  14 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  110 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Salt Lake County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $94,658

  median household income

  Salt Lake County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (31 open), engineering (316 open), data & analytics (43 open), security (20 open), product (18 open), finance (111 open).

Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (105), Harris Health Strategic Fund (45), iCapital (30), Veterans Health Administration (26), State of Utah (21), Goldman Sachs (19), Albany International (17), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (14).

What they hire for: Engineering (316), Operations (190), Sales (155), Finance (111), Legal (50), Programs (48). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.

• Department of Workforce Services - Metro Employment CenterSalt Lake City · 801-526-0950 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Department of Workforce Services - South County Employment CenterTaylorsville · 801-269-4700 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Common questions

How big is Salt Lake Community College?

Salt Lake Community College enrolls about 18,136 students and is a public 2-year institution in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awards about 4,981 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Salt Lake Community College?

29% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Salt Lake Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,501 six years after entry and $47,867 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Salt Lake Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Salt Lake Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Salt Lake Community College?

1,269 open professional jobs are listed in Salt Lake County, 119 of them entry level and 14 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.