With spring approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college options for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew—or even yourself. Afterall, 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.

Here at Utah Tech, we understand that for those new to applying for college, the process can feel confusing and overwhelming at first, so we are here to help. First things first: you may be questioning whether 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 $1.2 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. 

You may be wondering if you can afford college. 90 percent of UT students are offered scholarships, grants, or other financial aid, resulting in UT awarding $61 million in scholarships in 2024. This made it possible for 70 percent of UT students to graduate debt free. On top of all this, Utah Tech offers the lowest university tuition in the state, making college, in fact, affordable. 

Now that we have all of that out of the way, let’s look at why Utah Tech is a great option. Utah Tech University’s polytechnic approach to education means that you will have 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. Additionally, Utah Tech offers a second-to-none college experience with the most events offered on a Utah university campus each semester and eighty-five student clubs to choose from.

With so many benefits to earning a Utah Tech University education, why wait? Applying online is easy and free for all Utah residents at explore.utahtech.edu. We can’t wait to see you on campus. Welcome to Trailblazer Nation!