School of Computing

What School of Computing does

The Kahlert School of Computing is an academic department within the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah, founded in 1965 by Professor David Evans around a vision of interactive, human-centered computing; the school was renamed in 2022 after a $15 million gift from the Kahlert Foundation established an endowment for student support, faculty positions, and industry collaborations. It is classified as an R1 (very high research activity) institution and was one of the first four nodes of the ARPANET, with the first successful internet transmission occurring on October 29, 1969. The school is headquartered at 50 Central Campus Drive in the Merrill Engineering Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Name

School of Computing

Legal name

Kahlert School of Computing at the University of Utah

Website

https://cs.utah.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

The Kahlert School of Computing is an R1 academic department at the University of Utah that offers undergraduate and graduate computing degrees, conducts research across seventeen computing disciplines, and supports roughly 200 graduate students annually.

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Product category

Higher Education - Computer Science & Computing

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Graduate computing research
• Undergraduate computing programs
• Software development training
• Cybersecurity certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university operating model where students pay tuition and fees for degree programs. Graduate programs include MS, PhD, and Master of Software Development (MSD).
2. Research Grants and Contracts: The school generates revenue through federally funded research grants, industry collaborations, and government contracts supporting faculty research activities.
3. Endowment Income: The $15 million Kahlert Foundation endowment generates investment income supporting student support, faculty positions, and industry collaborations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Kahlert School of Computing delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Development, and Computer Engineering, alongside MS, PhD, and a 16-month Master of Software Development (MSD) program for career changers. It also offers stackable certificates in Data Science, Data Fluency, Deep Learning, and Secure Computing, supported by a free undergraduate tutoring center and a combined BS/MS pathway. The school pairs teaching with R1-tier research in AI, HPC, security, graphics, robotics, and visualization, providing industry placement pipelines to major tech employers and national laboratories.

Product overview

The Kahlert School of Computing at the University of Utah offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and educational services. The core offerings include four undergraduate degree programs (Computer Science, Data Science, Software Development, Computer Engineering), graduate MS and PhD programs, and a 16-month Master of Software Development (MSD) program. Supporting credentials include undergraduate certificates (Data Science, Data Fluency), graduate certificates (Data Science, Deep Learning in AI and Robotics, Secure Computing), and a combined BS/MS program. The school also provides a Senior Capstone program and free undergraduate tutoring services. The portfolio is structured as a foundational undergraduate core with specialized graduate tracks and professional development certificates, allowing students to progress from foundational skills to advanced research and career-oriented specializations.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Computer Science Degree A four-year undergraduate degree program covering the theory and discipline of solving computational problems, with coursework across artificial intelligence, security, graphics, robotics, operating systems, and networking. Designed for prospective undergraduate students seeking a computing career foundation.
• Undergraduate Data Science Degree A four-year undergraduate degree focused on extracting knowledge from raw data and managing large data sets for automated decision making and analysis. Targets students interested in analytics-driven careers.
• Undergraduate Software Development Degree An undergraduate degree teaching modern software development principles, tools, and techniques for building web, mobile, and desktop applications as full-stack developers. Targeted at students aiming directly at software engineering roles.
• Undergraduate Computer Engineering Degree An undergraduate degree emphasizing physical and hardware aspects of computing, including computer circuit, processor, and electronic system design, and software to control sophisticated devices and machines. Targeted at students pursuing hardware-oriented careers.
• MS and PhD Programs Graduate degrees in Computer Science typically completed in two years (MS) or five years (PhD), available with thesis or non-thesis options across eight specialized tracks. Designed for graduate applicants seeking research specialization and TA/RA funding.
• Master of Software Development (MSD) A 16-month STEM-designated professional master's program producing capable coders, big data analysts, and computer security experts, including for career changers without a CS background. Targets professionals seeking industry-aligned software credentials.
• BS/MS Combined Program A five-year combined program allowing students to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree by taking graduate-level courses during the senior year. Designed for undergraduates seeking accelerated graduate credentials.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science An undergraduate certificate for students in other departments to develop computing skills and earn the data science credential. Targets non-computing majors.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Data Fluency An undergraduate certificate helping students in other departments round out their computing understanding as it applies to their primary field. Targets non-computing majors.
• Graduate Certificate in Data Science A graduate-level certificate in data science for students seeking specialized knowledge, with video-recorded and live-streamed delivery for flexible learning. Targeted at professionals and graduate students.
• Graduate Certificate in Deep Learning in AI and Robotics A graduate certificate covering deep learning techniques applied to AI and robotics applications, with flexible online delivery. Targeted at professionals seeking AI/robotics expertise.
• Graduate Certificate in Secure Computing A graduate certificate preparing students for careers in cybersecurity research and development with hands-on practice of cutting-edge technologies. Targeted at professionals entering security roles.

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• David Eccles School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with David Eccles School of Business at University of Utah for the Secure Computing track, specifically addressing business aspects of cybersecurity risk and compliance.
• ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKahlert School of Computing researchers joined an ARPA-H project to develop a fully automated surgical robot, representing significant federal research partnership.
• Silicon Slopes Tech CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong industry connections to Silicon Slopes tech ecosystem and top-tier national technology companies. Companies recruit students through annual career fair and offer internship and job opportunities.
• Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationClose collaboration with SCI Institute, a multidisciplinary research center focused on visualization, scientific computing, and biomedical computing research.
• John and Marcia Price College of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kahlert School of Computing is part of the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah, sharing resources and collaborative opportunities across engineering disciplines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science: Elite CS-focused school at a private R1 university offering BS, MS, and PhD programs with strong AI, robotics, and systems research. Directly comparable to Utah by mission of producing top-tier computing researchers and industry-placed graduates.
• University of Washington Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering: Named CS school at a major public R1 university with strengths in AI, systems, and HCI. Closely parallels Utah's structure as a dedicated CS unit within a larger engineering college offering undergraduate and graduate research degrees.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Computer Science: Top-ranked public R1 CS department offering BS, MS, and PhD programs across AI, systems, theory, and data. Comparable to Utah through its scale, public-university funding model, and research breadth.
• Georgia Tech College of Computing: Dedicated computing college within a public R1 university with strong industry pipelines and MS/PhD programs. Closely mirrors Utah's dedicated-school positioning within the Price College of Engineering and tech-industry placement focus.
• UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering Department: Public R1 CS department with strong research output in AI, systems, vision, and HCI. Comparable to Utah through similar program structure, R1 research scope, and graduate student placement in industry.
• University of Michigan CSE Division: Top-ranked public R1 computer science program offering BS, MS, and PhD across AI, systems, and theory. Directly comparable to Utah through public-university scale, research output, and industry placement.
• Purdue University Department of Computer Science: Public R1 CS department with strengths in AI, systems, and data science. Comparable to Utah through public-university funding, similar program offerings, and industry placement focus.
• University of Maryland Department of Computer Science: Public R1 CS department with broad research portfolio including AI, security, systems, and HCI. Comparable to Utah through public-university status, R1 research classification, and federal research partnerships including proximity to national labs.

Broad incumbents

• UC Berkeley EECS: Top-ranked public R1 CS and EE program with extensive AI, systems, and theory research. Significantly larger and more prestigious than Utah, but operates a structurally similar public-university graduate education and research model.

Emerging players

• Coursera (online degree platform): Online platform partnering with universities to offer computing degrees and certificates. Comparable to Utah's online certificate programs (Data Science, Deep Learning, Secure Computing) as an alternative delivery channel for CS education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwTBnMw-WMZ98iETl5BA_7w
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/University-of-Utah-School-of-Computing/178856875457
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-utah-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/kahlertsoc
• Xx.com/utahsoc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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