Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university located in Provo, Utah, owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The university offers a wide range of academic programs through its several schools and colleges. We will focus on the degrees that help you land a role in the healthcare industry.
Schools, Colleges and Degrees at BYU
Marriott School of Business
This school is the largest business school in the Intermountain West region and offers majors in business and accounting. The majors include:
- Accounting (BS, MAcc)
- Business Management (BS, MBA)
- Business Analytics (BS)
- Finance (BS)
- Information Systems (BS)
- Marketing (BS)
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (BS, MBA)
- Strategy (MBA)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the Marriott School of Business conferred 1,935 degrees. The median salary for BYU Marriott Business School graduates is $60,000.
Graduates of the business school land positions in the adminstration, human resources management, IT and the finance offices of healthcare organizations.
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
This college offers majors in various areas of engineering, technology, and information systems. The majors include:
- Computer Science (BS, MS)
- Construction and Facilities Management (BS)
- Information Technology (BS)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology conferred 727 degrees. The median salary for BYU Engineering graduates is $65,000.
J. Reuben Clark Law School
This school is a professional graduate school offering a JD program.
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the
2020-21 academic year, the J. Reuben Clark Law School conferred 176 degrees. The median salary for BYU Law School graduates is $77,000.
College of Life Sciences
This college offers majors in various areas of life sciences, including biology, neuroscience, and exercise science. The majors include:
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Bioinformatics (BS)
- Biology (BS, MS)
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science (BS)
- Physiology and Developmental Biology (BS)
- Public Health (BS)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the College of Life Sciences conferred 1,331 degrees. The median salary for BYU Life Sciences graduates is $45,000.
Many of these majors provide a strong background if the student chooses to attend medical or pharmacy school.
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences:
This college offers majors in various areas of physical and mathematical sciences, including chemistry, physics, and statistics. The majors include:
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (BS, MS)
- Physics and Astronomy (BS, MS)
- Statistics (BS, MS)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences conferred 1,204 degrees. The median salary for BYU Physical and Mathematical Sciences graduates is $64,000.
College of Nursing
The BYU College of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing. The majors include:
- Nursing (BSN)
- Nursing (MSN)
- Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the College of Nursing conferred 206 degrees. The median salary for BYU Nursing graduates is $65,000.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The BYU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacy. The majors include:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
- Pharmacology and Toxicology (MS)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences conferred 157 degrees. The median salary for BYU Pharmacy graduates is $120,000.
School of Psychology
This school offers majors in various areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. The majors include:
- Psychology (BS, MS)
- Clinical Psychology (PhD)
- Developmental Psychology (PhD)
- Social Psychology (PhD)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the School of Psychology conferred 285 degrees. The median salary for BYU Psychology graduates is $42,000.
School of Social Work
This school confers one undergraduate degree and one graduate degree.
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the School of Social Work conferred 48 BSW degrees.
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
According to the BYU Annual Report, in the 2020-21 academic year, the School of Social Work conferred 59 MSW degrees.
The median starting salary for BSW graduates is $35,000, while the median starting salary for MSW graduates is $45,000.
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