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2027 City Guide

Best Online IT Programs in Salt Lake City (2027)

Online IT programs in Salt Lake City start with three degrees at one local school: two bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. Salt Lake City runs heavy in help desk technicians (1.60x), IT managers (1.58x) and information security analysts (1.18x the U.S. share).

Founder & Editor · B.S. in Computer Science, Temple UniversityUpdated

  • 3local programs
  • $99,110network and computer systems administrator median
  • 42,960computer jobs

Key Points

  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS at Western Governors University leads the Salt Lake City list (#11 of 26 nationally).
  • Salt Lake City computer systems design firms employ 10,436 people at 597 locations, averaging $103,170.
  • Salt Lake City is lightest on network and systems administrators (0.68x) and computer systems analysts (0.73x the U.S. share).
  • Salt Lake City's widest pay spread: IT managers, $107,580 to $233,990.

The Best Online IT Programs in Salt Lake City

Ordered by national standing, Salt Lake City’s three programs sit in Salt Lake City.

Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.

  1. No.1 #11of 26 in cybersecurity

    Western Governors University

    Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS

    • Salt Lake City, UT
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    Information security analysts run 1.18 times the national share in Salt Lake City. Self-paced, which suits a full-time job.

    Online tuition
    $4,425 per 6-month term
    Graduation rate
    46%school-wide
    Median earnings
    $92,4161 year after
    Graduates in this field
    2,2182023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    NWCCU, ABET, CAE-CD schoolNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Format
    Self-paced
    Starts
    Monthly
    Certifications included
    up to 16 industry-recognized certifications (e.g. CompTIA, ISC2)
    Visit WGU’s BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Compare
  2. No.2 #26of 57 in IT bachelor’s

    Western Governors University

    Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering

    • Salt Lake City, UT
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Bachelor’s

    Self-paced, which suits a full-time job.

    Online tuition
    $3,925 per 6-month term
    Graduation rate
    46%school-wide
    Graduates in this field
    3562023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    NWCCU, CAE-CD schoolNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Format
    Self-paced
    Starts
    Monthly
    Certifications included
    CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+ and others; AWS tracks
    Visit WGU’s BS in Cloud and Network Engineering Compare
  3. No.3 #29of 37 in IT master’s

    Western Governors University

    Master of Science in Information Technology Management

    • Salt Lake City, UT
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    Salt Lake City's IT managers earn $107,580 to $233,990. Prepares for Scrum Alliance CAL 1 (CAPM optional).

    Online tuition
    $4,425 per 6-month term
    Graduation rate
    46%school-wide
    Graduates in this field
    5672023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    NWCCU, CAE-CD schoolNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Format
    Self-paced
    Starts
    Monthly
    Certifications included
    Scrum Alliance CAL 1 (CAPM optional)
    Visit WGU’s MS in IT Management Compare

Salt Lake City-Murray has three of Utah’s three ranked programs.

See every online IT program in Utah, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 36.6% through 2034.

Salt Lake City Programs in Our National Rankings

In the With Certifications ranking, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS at Western Governors University places 7th of 43, Salt Lake City’s best national result.

ProgramNational rankingPlace
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS, Western Governors UniversityWith Certifications7th of 43
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS, Western Governors UniversityCybersecurity11th of 26
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS, Western Governors UniversityCAE-CD Schools28th of 66
Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering, Western Governors UniversityBachelor's in IT26th of 57
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, BS, Western Governors UniversityABET-Accredited6th of 12
Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering, Western Governors UniversityWith Certifications24th of 43
Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Western Governors UniversityWith Certifications25th of 43
Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering, Western Governors UniversityCAE-CD Schools46th of 66
Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Western Governors UniversityCAE-CD Schools47th of 66
Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Western Governors UniversityMaster's in IT29th of 37
Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering, Western Governors UniversityNetworking14th of 17

Tuition Discounts for Salt Lake City Residents

Salt Lake City residents can also ask about WUE.

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IT Jobs and Salaries in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $160,810; Salt Lake City’s lowest is $62,410, for help desk technicians. Salt Lake City’s largest IT group: 6,110 help desk technicians.

RoleMedian payvs UtahTypical rangeJobsEntry educationSalary guide
IT Manager$160,810−2%$107,580 to $233,9905,620Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Information Security Analyst$102,830+3%$55,000 to $170,3201,190Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$99,110+3%$67,020 to $145,6601,130Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Computer Systems Analyst$98,4000%$63,610 to $131,3902,010Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Web Developer$88,770−11%$52,180 to $139,200Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Help Desk Technician$62,410+2%$44,660 to $95,2506,110Some college, no degreeSalary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against Utah medians, the biggest Salt Lake City premium: information security analysts at $102,830 (+3%). Weakest in Salt Lake City: web developers, at $88,770 (−11%). 3 of 6 Salt Lake City roles out-earn the Utah median.

Next in Salt Lake City: IT managers (5,620 jobs, $160,810) and computer systems analysts (2,010 jobs, $98,400). In Salt Lake City, bachelor’s-level roles are 62% of IT jobs; Salt Lake City students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Salt Lake City: help desk technicians (6,110 jobs, $62,410). For those Salt Lake City roles, see online IT associate degrees.

Salt Lake City help desk jobs pay a $62,410 median, and 6,110 people hold them. In Salt Lake City, web developers earn $88,770, below Utah's $100,170.

Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.

IT Job Concentration in Salt Lake City

Cybersecurity Jobs in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has 1,190 security analysts earning $102,830, at 1.18 times the U.S. share.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Salt Lake City: The Industries Behind Them

Salt Lake City's information sector averages $112,797 a job across 26,461 workers.

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City’s largest IT group is help desk staff.

Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in Salt Lake City FAQ

How many online IT programs are in Salt Lake City?

Three programs at one school in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, in Salt Lake City: two bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. All are at private schools.

How much more do IT managers make in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, help desk to IT manager means $62,410 to $160,810, or 2.6 times the pay.

How much of the state's IT work is in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City holds 59% of Utah's computer jobs.

Which IT job is Salt Lake City known for?

Salt Lake City's signature IT job: 850 database administrators, 2.28 times the U.S. share.

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Sources

  1. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
  2. NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
  3. BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
  5. Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
  6. Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card