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KUTV — The following information was submitted by Utah Tech University
With spring approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college options for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew — or even yourself.
After all, a Utah Tech University education is open to anyone and everyone. With a wide variety of on-campus and online offerings, Utah Tech has the perfect program for those looking to start college for the first time or upskill for new career opportunities.
Utah Tech University understands that for those new to applying for college, the process can feel confusing and overwhelming at first, so Utah Tech University is here to help. First things first, you may be questioning if a college education is even necessary in today’s society and workforce. The short answer is a loud and resounding yes.
The long answer includes facts including that a UT graduate with a bachelor's degree can expect to earn an average of $20,273 more annually than those with only a high school diploma. Nationally, college graduates earn more than $1 million more over their lifetime than students without college degrees.
Additionally, a college degree offers countless other lifetime benefits, such as improved quality of life, increased job opportunities, better physical and mental health, greater job satisfaction, and stronger personal relationships. UT’s hands-on education also provides students with essential life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and social responsibility that prepare them to be leaders in the workforce.
Now you may be wondering if you can afford college. 90% of UT students are offered scholarships, grants, or other financial aid, totaling in UT awarding $61 million in scholarships in 2024. As a result, 70% of UT students graduate debt free. On top of all this, Utah Tech offers the lowest university tuition in the state, making college, in fact, affordable.
Utah Tech University’s polytechnic approach to education means hands-on learning experiences that prepare you to enter the workforce career-ready. Plus, being a polytechnic university also means that UT implements the latest technology in all of its 300 academic programs.
As a comprehensive university, UT offers hands-on learning experiences across all disciplines – humanities, arts, education, health sciences, business, and STEM. Plus, Utah Tech offers a second-to-none college experience more than 15 intramural leagues, 85 clubs, and the highest attendance at student events in Utah.
For more information visit utahtech.edu
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