Utah
Population: 3,101,833
State Rank: 31
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $198,163 | 25 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $3,811 | 22 |
| National Science Foundation | $45,229 | 24 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $1,272 | 25 |
| Total | $248,475 | 26 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 69,593 | $58,447 |
| Medical Device | 50,328 | $58,130 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 19,950 | $69,326 |
| Overall Private Sector | 1,075,917 | $42,994 |
Notes:
Source: Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in Utah, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $1,008,000,000 | 24 |
| Industry | $2,764,000,000 | 24 |
| Universities | $150,000,000 | 31 |
| Other | $229,000,000 | 28 |
| Total | $4,151,000,000 | 27 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018