Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$9,804

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

29.3%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

18,136

In-state tuition

$4,426

Out-of-state tuition

$14,244

Cost of attendance

$14,417

Median earnings (10y)

$47,867

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

33 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), trades & services (13%), health (12%).

  • STEM12%
  • Health12%
  • Business7%
  • Humanities & arts47%
  • Social sciences8%
  • Trades & services13%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate2,207$27,185$6,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's2,019$31,724$8,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate743$11,000
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's501$34,973$9,525
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's473$54,054$15,085
Psychology, General.Associate's350$28,496$8,432
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's341$42,280$11,750
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's302$40,860$10,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's215$38,413$6,334
Ground Transportation.Undergraduate certificate199
Social Work.Associate's146
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's127$36,640$14,136
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's124$27,755$10,766
Graphic Communications.Associate's116$11,375
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's113$40,097$12,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's108$44,561$13,500
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's103$12,220
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's100$19,789$13,649
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate96
Graphic Communications.Undergraduate certificate86
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate84
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's76
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Associate's73
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate67
Sociology.Associate's61$9,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate57
Legal Support Services.Associate's51$37,154$12,250
Political Science and Government.Associate's51
Business/Commerce, General.Undergraduate certificate48
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Associate's47
Biology, General.Associate's46
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate44
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate44
Architectural Sciences and Technology.Associate's43
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's43$38,282$9,357
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's40
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's38
Anthropology.Associate's32
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.Associate's28
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate28

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College is a very large institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 18,136 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Computer science.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Salt Lake Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,804 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,426 for in-state students and $14,244 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,417 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 29.3%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,867 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Salt Lake Community College confers degrees and certificates across 33 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), health (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Salt Lake City, Utah (suburb), Salt Lake Community College draws students from across Utah and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake Community College

Q.How much does Salt Lake Community College cost?

The average net price at Salt Lake Community College is $9,804 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,417.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Salt Lake Community College?

Salt Lake Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 29.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Salt Lake Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Salt Lake Community College graduate earns $47,867 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Salt Lake Community College?

Published tuition is $4,426 in-state and $14,244 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Salt Lake Community College located?

Salt Lake Community College is located in Salt Lake City, Utah (ZIP 84123).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Salt Lake Community College at their official website.