These Are The 10 Best Jobs In Utah For Recent College Grads

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Best Jobs In Utah for Recent Graduates

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If you’ve recently graduated from college, you’re likely pondering your next steps in the evolving job market of 2026.

For many, the immediate goal is clear: secure a job. However, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the options available and the competitive landscape. To ease your search, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most promising jobs for recent college graduates in Utah.

After thorough research and analysis, here are the best career opportunities for new grads:

Wondering about the inclusion of web developers? Continue reading to discover how we curated this list and the reasons behind each selection, including the high demand for web developers.

How We Identified the Top Entry-Level Jobs in Utah

In recent conversations with new college graduates, we’ve gained insights into their preferences for their first job. The priorities they typically express include:

Job Availability
Location
Salary
Opportunities for Advancement
Work-Life Balance

Fortunately, comprehensive data is accessible from various sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which provides information on salaries by location, and each state’s Department of Labor, which compiles job growth statistics. ONet Online also offers valuable data regarding job requirements.

We synthesized information from these sources to create a master database containing insights for numerous professions. Our specific criteria included:

Location quotient, indicating the prevalence of a job in Utah.
Jobs requiring a college degree.
Average annual entry-level salary.
Projected industry growth over the next decade.

By focusing solely on positions that necessitate a bachelor’s degree, we narrowed our dataset to 26 jobs for evaluation.

We ranked each job based on the specified criteria from 1 to 26, where 1 represents the most favorable position.

Subsequently, we calculated an average “Job Score” for each occupation and ranked them accordingly, with 1 being the highest score.

One Job, Please!

Graduating from college is a pivotal moment filled with both challenges and opportunities. It’s a time to explore a variety of career paths, pursue internships, or even take a gap year to travel. The world is full of possibilities, and this list serves as a valuable resource to navigate the job market in Utah.

Here’s a detailed look at the best entry-level jobs available for recent college graduates in the Beehive State.

Detailed List of the Best Entry-Level Jobs in Utah for Recent College Graduates

Rank	Job	Growth %	Entry Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Web Developers	55.19%	$29,390	3,290
2	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	37.34%	$33,820	3,200
3	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	35.62%	$45,080	5,140
4	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	20.77%	$55,580	2,210
5	Management Analysts	43.24%	$36,090	9,640
6	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	33.18%	$33,550	5,980
7	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	1.61%	$42,890	1,260
8	Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	39.9%	$17,410	5,470
9	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	5.85%	$36,200	1,990
10	Computer Systems Analysts	49.48%	$40,830	5,710
11	Database Administrators	38.04%	$42,600	1,270
12	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	37.62%	$22,580	2,890
13	Industrial Engineers	32.61%	$51,340	2,440
14	Cost Estimators	31.6%	$32,890	3,040
15	Computer Network Support Specialists	35.8%	$32,480	2,200
16	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	40.0%	$21,220	1,190
17	Credit Analysts	26.26%	$27,690	1,250
18	Computer Programmers	21.08%	$33,260	4,480
19	Social and Human Service Assistants	30.0%	$18,340	7,410
20	Human Resources Specialists	29.37%	$31,430	6,740
21	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	42.86%	$17,470	1,200
22	Insurance Sales Agents	32.98%	$18,670	5,040
23	Coaches and Scouts	25.81%	$16,550	3,120
24	Recreation Workers	31.23%	$16,320	4,790
25	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	19.84%	$26,170	3,080
26	Advertising Sales Agents	17.21%	$27,110	1,430

Never miss an opportunity that’s right for you.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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