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9,289
students enrolled
4,679
degrees and certificates a year
61%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,462
average net price a year
Tuition $6,006 in state, $19,822 out of state
$41,147
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$50,296
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 53% | 2,472 |
| Business & management | 11% | 519 |
| Education | 6% | 288 |
| Visual & performing arts | 4% | 166 |
| Health professions | 3% | 116 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 4 |
The job market around Southern Utah University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Iron County, where the college is.
10
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
2.9%
unemployment in Iron County
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$65,527
median household income
Iron County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, visual & performing arts, which lead to operations (3 open), marketing (1 open).
Hiring most: Karman Sd (5), Professional Recruiters (2), Jones & DeMille Engineering (1), Love's Travel Stops (1), Peak Living (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (6), Operations (3), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.
- Department of Workforce Services - Cedar City Employment CenterCedar City · 866-435-7414 · Monday -Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Utah
- Utah Tech UniversitySaint George · 8,552 students
- Snow CollegeEphraim · 3,549 students
- Weber State UniversityOgden · 16,360 students
- Utah State UniversityLogan · 20,272 students
- University of UtahSalt Lake City · 27,264 students
- Utah Valley UniversityOrem · 28,453 students
Common questions
- How big is Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University enrolls about 9,289 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cedar City, Utah. It awards about 4,679 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern Utah University?
- 61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southern Utah University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,147 six years after entry and $50,296 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southern Utah University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Southern Utah University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Southern Utah University?
- 10 open professional jobs are listed in Iron County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Karman Sd has the most openings.
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