Master's in Data Science Programs in Utah

Read on to learn more about data science in Utah.

Studying Data Science in Utah

The startup scene is particularly strong. You can see evidence of this bubbling up at Grow Utah. Its Utah Startup Connectory is organized into categories that include associations and meetups, accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces, entrepreneur contests, and startup events.

Data Science Research & Initiatives at Utah Universities

Data science research efforts can be found at University of Utah (U of U). You may also want to check out the centers and labs at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI). Its centers and cores include:

• Center for Extreme Data Management Analysis and Visualization (CEDMAV): This center focuses on theoretical and algorithmic research, systems development, and tool deployment for dealing with extreme data.
• Biomedical Imaging, Data Science and AI Core (BIDAC): This core offers application-oriented consulting services and develops AI-driven solutions for medical device startups and research groups across healthcare and health sciences.
• Center for Integrative Biomedical Computing (CIBC): CIBC develops open-source software tools for biomedical image-based modeling, biomedical simulation and estimation, and the visualization of biomedical data. The CIBC page notes that the center’s NIH/P41 funding is sunsetting and lists the open-source tools it continues to maintain.

We’re also talking about work on the Utah Population Database (UPDB) at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. And we haven’t even mentioned the startup work at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is also invested:

• The Department of Computer Science lists research labs in areas such as machine intelligence, security and privacy, and information retrieval, including the Human Centered Machine Intelligence Lab and the Advanced Information Retrieval Applications Lab.
• BYU’s Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology presents the Miller Competition Series; the posted page describes the 2021 series.

Online Data Science Programs in Utah

If you’re weighing online options, check out our advice on what to look for in an online data science program.

Online Master’s Degrees in Data Science

If you really want a Utah school on your résumé, try U of Utah’s online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). The program page says online courses are taught by the same faculty members as on-campus courses, and the MSIS includes a Business Intelligence and Analytics area of study.

Data Science Bootcamps in Utah

Data science and data analytics bootcamps in Utah are one potential way for local students to quickly enter these fields. Bootcamps are intensive programs that introduce participants to new subjects, often through hands-on, practical experience. Bootcamps in Utah focus on data science, the study of how knowledge is derived from raw data; data analytics, the processes by which specific insights are drawn; or both data science and data analytics. See our guides to learn more about data science bootcamps or data analytics bootcamps in Utah.

Data Science Scholarships in Utah

For this section, we took a look at university scholarships that specifically apply to data programs. However, the Graduate Studies Office will have a lot more info on general scholarships and alternative financing options (e.g. low-interest loans).

Brigham Young University

• Marriott School Graduate Scholarships: MISM students are eligible for a variety of scholarships and only one application is required. Scholarships are awarded when a student is admitted into the program and is paying graduate tuition.

University of Utah

• Department of Biomedical Informatics Scholarships: The department’s scholarships page lists awards for graduate students, including a scholarship awarded to a master’s student.
• MSBA Graduate Scholarships: The program’s finances page lists admissions scholarships for Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students, including an award for recent University of Utah graduates and essay-based community leadership and accomplishments scholarships. Each student may receive only one admissions scholarship, awards are first-come, first-served, and the page lists current award details and deadlines.
• MSIS Graduate Scholarships: The program’s scholarships page describes an automatic scholarship for recent University of Utah alumni, an employer tuition-benefit match, and competitive scholarships with posted deadlines. It states that full-tuition scholarships are not offered. The campus MSIS program is also approved as part of WICHE’s Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP): eligible students from WICHE-region states who enroll on campus pay 150 percent of resident tuition. The online MSIS is not eligible for the WRGP rate.
• School of Computing Graduate Financial Support: The school says most MS students do not receive financial support, but students can apply for teaching assistantships or ask individual faculty members about research assistantships, which are typically not available in the first year. Students paid as a TA or RA are typically eligible for a tuition benefit (reduced or waived tuition) for that term, and TAs are responsible for differential tuition on College of Engineering courses.

Data Science Events in Utah

Data Science Meetups & Communities in Utah

Utah has a meetup devoted to data science and lots of communities for developers (e.g. Salt Lake City Python, Salt Lake PyLadies, etc.). Startup lovers should also check out the list of groups & hangouts in the Utah Startup Connectory.

1. Big Data Utah: The group describes itself as “a gathering place for all things big data related in Utah.” As of October 1, 2026, its Meetup page lists 3,000+ members and topics such as Hadoop, Cassandra, MongoDB, predictive analytics, and data visualization. Events are held in person and online.
2. SLC Tech Startups: If you’re thinking of creating a startup or want to network with Utah’s tech entrepreneurs, this is a good place to start. Events include a lot of happy hours and informal get-togethers.

Data Science Conferences & Workshops in Utah

Utah is a regular stop on the conference circuit. IEEE International Conference on Healthcare Informatics was held in Park City in 2017 and SuperComputing (SC) visited the mountains in 2016. We’ve listed some of the local meetings below; Utah Geek Events also maintains an event calendar.

1. Big Mountain Data & Dev: Organized by Utah Geek Events, which bills it as “the premier technical agnostic conference in the state.” The organizer’s events page lists Neumont University as the venue.
2. Domopalooza: Domo’s conference, billed on the event page as “The AI + Data Conference,” is held in Salt Lake City.
3. StartFEST: An earlier Utah startup festival that Grow Utah’s partner-events page says is now called “Silicon Slopes Summit.”

Data Science Jobs in Utah

Several technology and data-focused companies list Utah locations. Examples include:

• Domo: AI and data products for connecting, preparing and analyzing data; its contact page lists an address in American Fork.
• Pluralsight: Tech skills development for enterprise teams. In an August 2025 release, the company said it was moving its headquarters to Westlake, Texas and would no longer operate a physical office in Utah, while its Utah-based employees continue working remotely.
• Qualtrics: Software for understanding and acting on customer and employee experiences; its contact page lists a Provo office.
• Entrata: Property management software covering leasing, payments, renewals, and resident experience; its legal page lists a Lehi mailing address.
• Health Catalyst: Data and analytics technology and services for healthcare organizations; its environmental report page describes a Salt Lake City headquarters building.
• O.C. Tanner: Employee recognition and rewards programs; its customer contact page lists a Salt Lake City address.

Biotech is also part of the mix: Recursion lists a Salt Lake City address (41 S. Rio Grande Street) and describes itself as “The AI engine uncovering novel medicines that matter.” Whether you’re thinking of a startup or a steady salary, these examples are a starting point for your own search.

Data Scientist Salaries in Utah

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), data scientists in Utah had a median annual wage of $108,090 in May 2025. The median is the midpoint: half of the state’s data scientists earned less and half earned more. Here are the May 2025 wage and employment estimates from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program for data scientists:

• Utah: median annual wage $108,090 (25th percentile $78,720; 75th percentile $146,160); estimated employment 4,360
• Salt Lake City-Murray, UT: median annual wage $114,990 (25th percentile $81,260; 75th percentile $146,160); estimated employment 2,970
• Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT: median annual wage $103,340 (25th percentile $78,810; 75th percentile $139,870); estimated employment 840
• United States: median annual wage $120,230 (25th percentile $85,660; 75th percentile $158,880); estimated employment 262,440

These figures describe published wage estimates for the occupation, not what any individual employer will offer.

Interested in STEM Careers?

If you’re looking for information on career paths that involve STEM, see our guides below:

Data Science and Analytics Careers:

• Data Scientist
• Statistician
• Data Architect
• Data Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst

Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Careers:

• Computer Engineer
• Computer Scientist
• Information Security Analyst
• Computer and Information Research Scientist
• Computer Systems Analyst

Marketing and User Research Careers:

• Marketing Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Digital Marketer
• UX Designer

Compare Careers and STEM Fields:

• Data Analyst vs Data Scientist
• Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science
• Data Analytics vs. Business Analytics
• Data Science vs. Machine Learning

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• Master’s in Business Analytics
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• Master’s in Business Intelligence
• Master’s in Data Analytics for Public Policy
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• Master’s in Geospatial Science and Geographic Information Systems
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• Master of Library and Information Science

Related Undergraduate STEM Degrees

• Online Bachelor’s in Data Science
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