Riverton, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,658 to $16,728 per year for indexed programs. Riverton has a population of about 44,944. Median household income is $119,093 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $96,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Riverton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Riverton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Riverton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Riverton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
62%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,841
Avg net price
$28,039/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,680
Out‑of‑state$21,680
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,518
Avg net price
$27,345/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,657
Avg net price
$37,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,615
Avg net price
$12,548/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,658
Out‑of‑state$8,658
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,126
Avg net price
$30,852/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 2
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Avg net price
$37,278/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$97,827
Avg net price
$35,205/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Riverton
Riverton is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $77,840 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $77,146 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $96,210 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $95,352 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $73,750 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $73,092 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $58,230 | UT statewide | $57,711 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Riverton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 44,944 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $119,093 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Riverton-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- South Jordan, UT – 2.8 mi away (69,034 pop)
- Herriman, UT – 3.4 mi away (35,385 pop)
- Draper, UT – 5.6 mi away (47,328 pop)
- West Jordan, UT – 6.2 mi away (113,699 pop)
- Midvale, UT – 7.7 mi away (33,035 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Riverton, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Riverton. The closest is Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Weber State University (46.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Riverton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Riverton are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($96,210), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($77,840), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($73,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Jordan instead of Riverton?
South Jordan, UT is 2.8 miles from Riverton and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Riverton an affordable place to study special education?
Riverton’s median household income of $119,093 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Riverton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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