Utah
Population: 3,205,958
State Rank: 30
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $235,286 | 26 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $5,648 | 15 |
| National Science Foundation | $43,545 | 26 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $3,442 | 13 |
| Total | $287,921 | 26 |
Notes:
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 34,647 | $61,011 |
| Medical Device | 36,517 | $66,939 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 21,235 | $73,454 |
| Overall Private Sector | 1,247,542 | $48,564 |
Notes:
Source: TEConomy and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), The Bioscience Economy: Propelling Life-Saving Treatments, Supporting State & Local Communities 2020
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 | $1,141,000,000 | 22 |
| Industry | $2,212,000,000 | 25 |
| Universities | $95,000,000 | 34 |
| Other | $186,000,000 | 31 |
| Total | $3,634,000,000 | 27 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, National Patterns of R&D Resources, 2018