- Enrollment in public higher education has increased significantly both nationally and in Utah from 1987 to 2012, with Utah seeing growth of 136% compared to 62% nationally. - State funding per student for higher education has declined in Utah over the past 20 years both in dollar amounts and as a percentage of personal income, while tuition has risen. - The Utah System of Higher Education plays a key role by coordinating programs, ensuring quality and transfer of credits between institutions, and supporting the state economy by providing degrees aligned with high-demand jobs in the state.

1. Opening Graphic

2. Higher Education
Appropriations Subcommittee
David L. Buhler
Commissioner of Higher Education
January 29, 2014

3. Comparisons: Higher Education in
Utah and the Nation

4. U.S. Full-time Student Enrollment
in Public Higher Education
1987
2012
7.1
11.5
million
million
% Change
+62%
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

5. Utah Full-time Student Enrollment
In Utah System of Higher Education
1987
2012
56,972
134,344
% Change
+136%
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

6. Enrollment growth will continue to outpace
2022
+15%
2022
+29%
2007-2012: 4th highest enrollment increase (23.7%) among states

7. State & Local Public Higher Education Support
Per Full-time Equivalent Student
$7,500
Utah
$7,106
U.S. Avg.
$7,000
$6,296
$6,500
$6,290
$6,000
$5,756
$5,500
$5,119
$5,383
$5,000
$5,338
$5,048
$4,500
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1991
$4,000
Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

8. State Fiscal Support per $1,000 of Personal Income
$12.00
$11.07
$10.00
$8.40
$8.00
$7.32
$5.82
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
U.S.
Utah
$-
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

9. U.S. Average Tuition and State Fund Support
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2008
Tuition
36%
Tax Funds
64%
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
47%
Tax Funds
53%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

10. Utah Tuition and State Funds Support
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2008
Tuition
37%
Tax Funds
63%
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Tax funding per full-time students has decreased $1,513 (-24%) since FY
2008
Source: USHE

11. Wyoming
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
15%
Tax Funds
85%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

12. Idaho
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
37%
Tax Funds
63%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

13. Arizona
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
53%
Tax Funds
47%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

14. South Carolina
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
60%
Tax Funds
40%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

15. New Hampshire
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
70%
Tax Funds
30%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

16. Vermont
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
79%
Tax Funds
21%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

17. 3rd lowest in-state tuition and fees for 4-year public
institutions (2013-14)
Utah (3rd)
Source: College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/college-pricing-2013-full-report.pdf)

18. Student Debt
U.S.
Utah
$26,682
$15,509
• Utah has the lowest percentage of students that borrow
• 2nd lowest default rate
Source: College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/college-pricing-2013-full-report.pdf)

19. Utah Summary
Enrollments are outpacing the U.S. average
State fiscal support is less than the U.S. average (20-year
downward trend)
Tuition & Fees* are 3rd lowest in the U.S.
Student Debt among the lowest in the country
*4-year institutions

20. What role does
USHE play in the State?

21. USHE Students
Of Utah high school graduates who pursue a postsecondary education, attend a USHE institution
82%
179,871 Students in Fall 2013
Degrees and certificates
31,741 awarded in 2012-13
(headcount)

22. System Governance
–
–
–
–
–
Reduced costs through shared IT purchases, common
platforms, shared library resources, etc.
Ensures quality and avoids unnecessary duplication
Greater accountability
Standardized data reporting
More seamless transfer of credit
•
•
Common course names and numbers
Annual “Majors” meetings – involving 400-500 faculty

23. Supporting Industry
Most Common USHE Majors
2012-2013*
Department of Workforce Services
Utah Occupational Projections
(5-Star Jobs)
Center on Education and the
Workforce (Georgetown)
Associates, Bachelor’s, Graduate degrees combined
(percentage of all degrees awarded in 2013-13)
150% of Utah 2012 Median Annual Wage
- $49,140 or higher
(4,670 new jobs annually)
Fastest Growing Workforce Clusters by 2020
(% Growth)
Health Professions (19%)
Business & Marketing (15%)
Social Science & Public Admin. (9%)
Education (9%)
Vocational Studies (6%)
Engineering & Related Technologies (5%)
Psychology (5%)
Communications (4%)
Visual & Performing Arts (4%)
Computer & Info Sciences (4%)
Registered Nurses (1,010)
General and Operations Managers (690)
Sales - Wholesale & Manufacturing (640)
Accountants & Auditors (600)
First-Line Supervisors in Construction (390)
Loan Officers (330)
Management Analysts (280)
Sales - Technical/Scientific (250)
Software Developers (240)
Computer Programmers (240)
Healthcare Professional & Technical
Healthcare Support
Community Service and Arts
STEM
Education
Managerial and Professional Office
Social Science
Food and Personal Service
Sales and Office Support
Blue Collar
*Does not include General Studies Associates degrees primarily used for Source: Department of Workforce Services, Utah Job Outlook, long-term
(http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/index.html)
transfer into 4-year programs
Source: USHE 2014 Data Book – Tab B: Degrees & Awards
(http://higheredutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Tab-B-DegreesAwards.pdf)
Center on Education and the Workforce, Recovery – Job Growth
and Education Requirements (June 2013)
http://cew.georgetown.edu/recovery2020/

24. Ongoing Reprioritization of Resources
–
141 new programs in 2013 (57 new certificates)
•
•
•
•
•
–
Mechanical Design Technology (UVU)
Hazards and Emergency Management (UU)
Aviation Technology (USU)
Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (SLCC)
Instructional Technology (USU)
82 programs discontinued, restructured, consolidated
•
Responsibility to students in discontinued programs

25. Benefits of Postsecondary Education
– To the Economy
Majority of taxes are paid by those who have
higher levels of education.
Taxes Paid
% of Utah Population
48%
40% 38%
34%
28%
12%
Source: 2011 American Communities Survey,
No Postsecondary Education Certificates & Associate'sBachelor's & HigherUtah Taxpayers Association
Some College,
Degrees

26. Benefits of Postsecondary Education
– To the Individual
26%
Utahns’ Wage Earnings and
Unemployment
(by educational attainment, 2012) $61,972
$42,334
11%
11%
$30,803
9%
$27,917
$20,895
Less than High
School
High School
Graduate
5%
3%
5%
7%
Some College or
Associate
Degree
Median Wages
Poverty
2%
1%
Bachelors
Degree
Graduate or
Professional
Degree
Unemployment
Source: USHE, Department of Workforce Services

27. Overview USHE Base Budget

28. Labor-intensive
–
–
–
80% of budget is people
National market for talent
Online, automated, in a classroom, or on the screen – there
are people involved

29. USHE Budget
Institutional
Support
16%
O & M Plant
12%
Instruction
50%
Student
Services
7%
Academic
Support
11%
Research
3%
Source: USHE

30. Thank You